shallot

noun

1
: a bulbous perennial onion (Allium cepa aggregatum) that produces small clustered bulbs which resemble those of garlic and are used in seasoning
also : its bulb
2

Examples of shallot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Needless to say, that more than made up for the missing shallot. PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024 Garlic, shallots, and a touch of white wine vinegar add complexity to each spoonful. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shallot 

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Word History

Etymology

modification of French échalote, from Middle French eschalotte, alteration of eschaloigne, from Vulgar Latin *escalonia — more at scallion

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shallot was in 1664

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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

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