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Garnish the finished meal with cilantro sprigs and thin slices of scallion for a little zip.—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026 The avocado toast starts with fluffy brioche and tops it with creamy avocado, pickled veg, crispy tofu and a scallion oil.—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 The savory filling with bacon, asparagus, gruyere, dijon, and scallions makes this quiche equally enjoyable for brunch, lunch, or dinner.—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026 Add the scallions and cilantro, and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper.—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scallion
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Etymology
Middle English scaloun, from Anglo-French scalun, escaloin, from Vulgar Latin *escalonia, from Latin ascalonia (caepa) onion of Ascalon, from feminine of ascalonius of Ascalon, from Ascalon-, Ascalo Ascalon, seaport in ancient Palestine