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