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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un type de plante bulbeuse proche de l'oignon, dont les bulbes, souvent groupés en grappes, ont une saveur douce et délicate et sont utilisés en cuisine comme condiment.

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.

   🇫🇷échalote

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷échalote

   Synonymes: eschalot

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