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The Pride Brunch Burger blends lemon chile aioli, green onion, bacon, tater tots, queso blanco, medium egg and candied pepitas on a rainbow waffle tortilla.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2024
Blanch the parsley and the green parts of the green onions, reserving the white parts for later, in the boiling water for just a few seconds, or until bright green.
—Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024
White marigolds and green onions are planted to help deter the skunks, raccoons and squirrels that like to pull out her dahlias.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
Fold in the chicken, celery, green onion and parsley (if using).
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1577, in the meaning defined above
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“Green onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20onion. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
green onion
noun
: a young onion that is pulled from the ground before the bulb has become large
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