Green Onion

Pronunciation: /ɡriːn ˈʌnjən/

Definitions of green onion

noun a type of onion with a long green stalk and a small white bulb, often used in cooking for its mild flavor

Example Sentences

A1 I like to cook with green onions.

A2 Green onions add a nice flavor to salads.

B1 Chop the green onions and sprinkle them on top of the dish.

B2 The recipe calls for two green onions, finely chopped.

C1 Green onions are also known as scallions in some regions.

C2 The chef garnished the dish with thinly sliced green onions.

Examples of green onion in a Sentence

formal The recipe calls for finely chopped green onion as a garnish.

informal I love adding green onion to my stir-fry for extra flavor.

slang Throw some green onion on top of your baked potato - it's bomb!

figurative The green onion symbolizes growth and freshness in this dish.

Grammatical Forms of green onion

• plural: green onions
• comparative: greener onion
• superlative: greenest onion
• present tense: green onion
• future tense: will be green onion
• perfect tense: has been green onion
• continuous tense: is being green onion
• singular: green onion
• positive degree: green onion
• infinitive: to green onion
• gerund: green onioning
• participle: green onioned

Origin and Evolution of green onion

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'green onion' originated from the Middle English word 'onion' which was derived from the Old French word 'oignon'. The addition of 'green' likely refers to the fact that the onion is harvested and consumed while still young and with green tops.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to young onions with green tops, the term 'green onion' has remained consistent in its meaning over time. However, in some regions, it may also be known as scallion or spring onion.