shallot (n.)

  1. aggregate bulb of the multiplier onion

  2. type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning

    [ Syn: eschalot , multiplier onion , allium cepa aggregatum , allium ascalonicum ]

  3. small mild-flavored onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs used for seasoning

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