scallion

noun

scal·​lion ˈskal-yən 

1

: shallot

2

: leek

3

: an onion forming a thick basal portion without a bulb

also : green onion

Examples of scallion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of those with a garlic allergy also have an allergy to other allium species (onion, leek, shallot, scallion, chives), so take care when introducing garlic. —Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025

The pho is a rich noodle soup of rice vermicelli cooked for 20 hours with cilantro, onions and scallions. —Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025

Rice papers Vegetables, such as carrots or scallions Spices of your choice Soak the rice paper in hot water, then roll in the tuna and seasoned vegetables. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 May 2025

Flowers are violet in color and can be used as garnishes, while leaves can be chopped and served as pungent seasoning in the manner of scallions and garlic greens. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English scaloun, from Anglo-French scalun, escaloin, from Vulgar Latin *escalonia, from Latin ascalonia (caepa) onion of Ascalon, from feminine of ascalonius of Ascalon, from Ascalon-, Ascalo Ascalon, seaport in ancient Palestine

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for scallion

• stallion
• battalion
• italian
• medallion

Kids Definition

scallion

noun

scal·​lion ˈskal-yən 

: green onion