scallion
Translation
spring onion
Examples
Chop the scallions for the salad.
Chop the spring onions for the salad.
The soup is garnished with scallions.
The soup is garnished with spring onions.
Grammar Patterns
((a bunch of scallions)) a group of scallions tied together I bought a bunch of spring onions at the market.
Similar Words
Synonyms: green onion, spring onion (UK)
Etymology
From Old French 'escaloigne', from Ascalon, a port in ancient Palestine where they were grown.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'scaly onion'. Picture a green onion with a slightly scaly texture at the white base.