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Added 10 October 2026

shallot

/ˈʃælət/ noun

Latin root: escalonia Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about shallot at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Aggregate bulb of the multiplier onion.
Type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning.
Small mild-flavored onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs used for seasoning.

Origin

Borrowed from French échalote, from Middle French eschalote, alteration of Old French eschaloigne, from Medieval Latin escalonia, from Latin ascalonia (cēpa) (“onion of Ashkelon”). Doublet of scallion.

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