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green onion

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun green onion has 1 sense
  1. green onion, scallion - young onion before the bulb has enlarged
    --1 is a kind of onion

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Green Onion

Description:

A green onion, also known as scallion or spring onion, is a vegetable with long, slender, green stalks and small, white bulbs. It belongs to the allium family and is closely related to onions and garlic. Green onions are known for their mild onion flavor and are used in various culinary preparations worldwide.

Senses:

1. Noun - Vegetable:

Green onion refers to the vegetable itself, which consists of long, green stalks and white bulbs. They are harvested when young and used as a fresh ingredient in salads, stir-fries, soups, and many other dishes.

Example Sentence: I chopped some green onions to garnish the soup.

2. Plural Noun - Plants:

Green onions can also refer to the plants themselves that produce these delightful vegetables. The plants have hollow, tubular leaves and grow in clusters, making them a popular addition to home gardens.

Example Sentence: I planted a row of green onions in my vegetable patch.

3. Adjective - Color:

The term "green onion" can also be used as an adjective to describe the color of something similar to the green stalks of onion plants.

Example Sentence: She decorated the room with green onion-colored curtains.

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