Meaning of the word "spring onion" in English

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spring onion

US /ˈsprɪŋ ˌʌn.jən/
UK /ˈsprɪŋ ˌʌn.jən/
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Noun

1.

a young onion, especially one picked before the bulb has begun to swell, used in salads and cooking

Example:
Chop the spring onions finely for the salad.
Garnish the soup with fresh spring onions.
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