Scallion

Pronunciation

• IPA: ˈskæ.lɪ.É™n, ˈskæ.ljnÌ©

Alternative forms

• scullion

Origin

Anglo-Norman scalun (cognate with Old French escalogne), from a Proto-Romance derivation of Latin Ascalonius (in caepa ("onion") Ascalonius, "shallot"), from Ascalo ("Ascalon"), from Ancient Greek Ἀσκάλων (Askalon, "w"), from Phoenician

Full definition of scallion

Noun

1. (now chiefly US) A spring onion, Allium fistulosum.
2. (now chiefly US) Any of various similar members of the genus Allium.
3. Any onion that lacks a fully developed bulb.
4. (US, Scotland) A leek.

Synonyms

• spring onion
• green onion