scallion

[ˈskæ.lɪ.ən]noun
High School
1

A spring onion, Allium fistulosum.

2

Any of various similar members of the genus Allium.

3

Any onion that lacks a fully developed bulb.

4

A leek.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing