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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Onions and shallots Although a potentially stinky option, onions are a potential alternative to eggs, according to Delish.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
There are layers of allium and herb infused, thanks to the thyme and shallot.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Add the cooled orzo, the arugula, mint, peas, 6 tablespoons of the pistachios, ½ cup of the feta (if using) and the shallots.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Two large shallots and five pounds of garlic in a walk-in cooler were molding.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
There are layers of allium and herb infused, thanks to the thyme and shallot.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Add the cooled orzo, the arugula, mint, peas, 6 tablespoons of the pistachios, ½ cup of the feta (if using) and the shallots.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Two large shallots and five pounds of garlic in a walk-in cooler were molding.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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