shallot

A noun referring to a type of onion plant that produces small, clustered, mild-flavored bulbs, which are used as a seasoning in cooking.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее вид лукового растения, которое дает мелкие, собранные в гроздья луковицы с мягким вкусом, используемые в качестве приправы в кулинарии.

1. A type of onion B1 formal culinary

   A small, mild-flavored bulb vegetable from the onion family, often used in cooking for its delicate taste.

   • The recipe calls for two finely chopped shallots.
   • She prefers shallots over onions for a milder flavor in the sauce.
   • Shallots add a subtle sweetness to the dressing.

   🇷🇺Лук-шалот

   Synonyms: eschalot

2. Clustered bulbs B1 formal culinary

   A plant that produces small, clustered bulbs that are used as a seasoning, similar to garlic or onion.

   • The shallot bulbs were separated and roasted with herbs.
   • He planted shallots in the garden for a fresh supply.
   • The clustered bulbs of the shallot are easy to peel.

   🇷🇺Луковицы, собранные в гроздья

   Synonyms: eschalot

• shallots plural form
• shallots' possessive plural form
• shallot's possessive singular form