Associations to the word «Scallion»

Wiktionary

SCALLION, noun. (now) (chiefly US) A spring onion, Allium fistulosum.
SCALLION, noun. (now) (chiefly US) Any of various similar members of the genus Allium.
SCALLION, noun. Any onion that lacks a fully developed bulb.
SCALLION, noun. (US) (Scotland) A leek.

Dictionary definition

SCALLION, noun. Plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum.
SCALLION, noun. A young onion before the bulb has enlarged; eaten in salads.

Wise words

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