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scallion

noun

/ˈskɛljan/

English Definition

bunching onion, green onion, leek, scallion, spring onion, Welsh onion

Etymology

  • (From English scallion.)

Examples

  • "Scallion a $20, $30, but right now it a sell fi $120 because di rain naah fall."

    Spring onions cost between J$20 and J$30, but they're being sold for J$120 at the moment because there hasn't been any rain.

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