green onion

noun

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

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The five razor-sharp blades make quick slicing a breeze for green onions, parsley, and even lettuce. Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024 Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and top with butter and green onions, chives or parsley. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 Add white parts of green onions; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Shelli McConnell, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024 On October 18, Church Brothers Farms, in conjunction with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), issued a voluntary recall of 1,271 cases of green onions because of the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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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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