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Scallion Definition & Meaning

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does scallion mean?
plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum a young onion before the bulb has enlarged; eaten in salads
What part of speech is scallion?
Scallion is a noun.
How many definitions does scallion have?
Scallion has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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