spring onion

/sprɪŋ ˌʌnjən/
/sprɪŋ ˈʌnjən/
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Other forms: spring onions

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