shallot

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun aggregate bulb of the multiplier onion
  2. noun type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning
  3. noun small mild-flavored onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs used for seasoning

Etymology

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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