green onion

noun

: a young onion pulled before the bulb has enlarged and used especially in salads

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Church Brothers Farms announced a recall of green onions sold under multiple brand names on November 25. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024 Transfer wings to a platter; garnish with sliced green onions. Ron Hsu, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2024 In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, green onions, salt and pepper. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025 To the blender add oil, garlic, green onion, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, 1 to 2 tablespoons reserved broccoli water, and salt and pepper. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for green onion 

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of green onion was in 1577

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“Green onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20onion. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

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green onion

noun
: a young onion that is pulled from the ground before the bulb has become large

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