eschalot
/ˈɛʃəˌlɑt/
noun
- A small, mild-flavored bulb related to the onion, used in cooking; also called a shallot.
- The recipe calls for two finely chopped eschalots.
- She prefers eschalots to onions for a more delicate flavor in sauces.
- Eschalots are often used in French cuisine.
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