Scallion (Noun)
Meaning 1
A young onion before the bulb has enlarged; eaten in salads.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The salad was garnished with thinly sliced scallions and a light vinaigrette dressing.
- Chopped scallions add a pungent flavor to homemade salsa and guacamole.
- The recipe called for sautéing scallions and garlic as the base for the stir-fry.
- Scallions and chives are often used interchangeably in recipes, but scallions have a milder taste.
- A sprinkle of chopped scallions on top of a baked potato adds a nice burst of flavor.
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Meaning 2
Plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.