plural shallots
1
: a perennial onion (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) that produces small clustered bulbs which resemble those of garlic and are used in cooking
also
: its bulb
2
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Why Garlic Sprouts Garlic is a bulb—similar to onions, shallots, and leeks.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Onions, garlic, chives, leeks, shallots, and other alliums release sulfur-like compounds into the soil, which naturally repel many garden pests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Throw the pieces into a zip-top bag along with lemon (juice and slices), olive oil, a minced shallot, some Parmesan, and salt and pepper.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Apr. 2026
Béarnaise sauce—similar to Hollandaise but spiked with tarragon, shallots, and vinegar—would also make a delicious dip.
—Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Onions, garlic, chives, leeks, shallots, and other alliums release sulfur-like compounds into the soil, which naturally repel many garden pests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
Throw the pieces into a zip-top bag along with lemon (juice and slices), olive oil, a minced shallot, some Parmesan, and salt and pepper.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Apr. 2026
Béarnaise sauce—similar to Hollandaise but spiked with tarragon, shallots, and vinegar—would also make a delicious dip.
—Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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