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In total, 1,271 cases of green onions were recalled.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Add fried tofu, celery, ginger, chile, green onion, soy sauce, crunchy garlic and sesame oil to pan.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
The perfect addition to homemade salsas, salads, and other dishes, green onions are ready to harvest about 60-90 days after planting and multiple onion plants can be grown together in a single pot.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Cool slightly, then add toppings like cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, green onions and red bell pepper if desired.
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Peter Burke, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
1577, in the meaning defined above
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“Green onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20onion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
green onion
noun
: a young onion that is pulled from the ground before the bulb has become large
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