scallion

• Nom désignant un type d'oignon à petit bulbe blanc et à longues feuilles vertes, souvent utilisé en cuisine ou consommé cru dans les salades.

A noun referring to a type of onion with a small white bulb and long green leaves, often used in cooking or eaten raw in salads.

1. A type of onionA2formalculinary

   A young onion with a small white bulb and long green leaves, used in cooking and salads.

   oignon vert

   • She chopped scallions to add to the stir-fry.
   • The recipe calls for a bunch of fresh scallions.
   • Scallions add a mild onion flavor to salads.

   Synonymesgreen onionspring onion

2. Green onionA2formalculinary

   A plant with a slender white bulb and flat, overlapping dark green leaves, used as a vegetable.

   oignon vert

   • Scallions are often used as a garnish in Asian cuisine.
   • He planted scallions in his garden for fresh salads.
   • The scallions were sliced thinly and added to the soup.

   Synonymesgreen onionspring onion