plural shallots
1
: a perennial onion (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) that produces small clustered bulbs which resemble those of garlic and are used in cooking
also
: its bulb
2
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Seasoned with Adalina Prime’s house salt blend, cooked on a broiler at 800°F, and then brushed with beef tallow that were infused with gluten-free miso, yondu, vegan Worcestershire, rosemary, thyme, shallots, and garlic, this may become the restaurant’s signature dish.
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Add the shallot and stir for a few minutes, then add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan and add shallot and garlic.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
In a large bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, shallot, salt, and black pepper.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Add the shallot and stir for a few minutes, then add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan and add shallot and garlic.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
In a large bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, shallot, salt, and black pepper.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shallot
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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