shallot
noun
shal·lot
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Definition of shallot
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
: green onion
Examples of shallot in a Sentence
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Pisha-Duffly encouraged me to start my sauce with some roasted or sauteed aromatics — a combination of shallots, galangal, garlic, chiles and ginger give it fragrance, flavor and texture. — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, "Repertoire: Indonesian gado-gado a gateway salad," 30 Aug. 2019 The chefs at Water Grill build their riff with lobster stock, tomato fondue, shallots, garlic and fennel. — Michael Hiller, Dallas News, "These Las Vegas restaurants will transport you to the sea without leaving the desert," 13 Aug. 2019 Whisk together shallot, lemon juice, and oil in a bowl. — Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Marinated Squash Tart," 5 Aug. 2019 In a large sauté pan, melt butter and sweat shallots, garlic, and ginger until translucent. — National Geographic, "Braised Goat Leg & Shoulder," 2 July 2019 Add shallots to pan, season with ½ tsp each salt and pepper, and cook on medium, stirring occasionally until translucent, about 2 minutes. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Ravioli with Creamy Mushrooms and Asparagus," 29 Apr. 2019 Asian leeks, which are more like shallots or ramps, are pickled and sold in small cans in Chinese or Southeast Asian markets. — Los Angeles Times, "Pickled Leek and Chile Sauce," 21 Aug. 2019 Make remoulade sauce, sweet corn chow chow and sliced fried shallots. — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Lobster Fest indulges shellfish lovers for 3 days, while local restaurants feed the craving all year," 7 Aug. 2019 Scatter parsley stems, tarragon stems, and half of shallots over lemon slices then add wine and water. — Washington Post, "A vinaigrette packed with fresh herbs makes salmon better," 22 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'shallot.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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shallot
noun
English Language Learners Definition of shallot
: a small type of onion that is used in cooking
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