Definition of "scallion" [scal•lion]

• A young onion before the development of the bulb. (noun)
• Any of several onionlike plants, such as the leek or shallot. (noun)

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• "The name scallion comes from the ancient seaport town of Ascalon modern-day Ashkelon in Israel."
• "My version is very similar to yours, except that I add in scallion too."
• "The mixture of cooked/caramelized onions with the raw onion and scallion is something Rachel and I have experimented with."