SHALLOT


Meaning of SHALLOT in English

shəˈlät, usu -äd.+V noun

( -s )

Etymology: modification of French échalote, from Middle French eschalotte, alteration of eschaloigne, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin escalonia — more at scallion

1.

a. : a bulbous perennial herb ( Allium ascalonicum ) that resembles an onion and produces small clustered bulbs used in seasoning

b. : green onion

2. : a thin metal tube in an organ reed pipe against which the reed or tongue is placed

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