shallot meaning

shallot as a noun

1. aggregate bulb of the multiplier onion

   Type of: bulb

2. type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning

   Synonyms: eschalot, multiplier onion, Allium cepa aggregatum, Allium ascalonicum

   Type of: onion

3. small mild-flavored onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs used for seasoning

   Type of: onion

shallot in a sentence

• The shallot tasted so much better than the onion in that recipe.
• Dice the shallots and add them to the hot oil to fry them.
• I like steamed mussels marinated with white wine and shallots.
• Peel and chop the shallots.