green onion

/grin ˌʌnjən/
/grin ˈʌnjɪn/
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Other forms: green onions

Definitions of green onion
  1. noun
    a young onion before the bulb has enlarged; eaten in salads
    synonyms: scallion, spring onion
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    type of:
    onion
    an aromatic flavorful vegetable
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