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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Fat and silky is the pancetta Iberico sliders with shallots, herbs and pimenton aioli.
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John Mariani, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The characteristic scent of onions and other alliums (like garlic, chives, leeks, and shallots) comes from sulfur compounds.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
While the lentils are cooking, halve the shallots lengthwise and thinly slice.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Onions and shallots Although a potentially stinky option, onions are a potential alternative to eggs, according to Delish.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The characteristic scent of onions and other alliums (like garlic, chives, leeks, and shallots) comes from sulfur compounds.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
While the lentils are cooking, halve the shallots lengthwise and thinly slice.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Onions and shallots Although a potentially stinky option, onions are a potential alternative to eggs, according to Delish.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shallot
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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