1. Type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavoured bulbs used as seasoning
   "The chef preferred shallots for their subtle flavour in sauces";
   - eschalot, multiplier onion, Allium cepa aggregatum, Allium ascalonicum
    
2. Small mild-flavoured onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs used for seasoning
   "He minced shallots to make a delicate vinaigrette"; "The recipe called for finely chopped shallots instead of regular onions"

Derived forms: shallots

Type of: Allium cepa, onion, onion plant

Encyclopedia: Shallot