noun
- A small bulbous plant of the onion family, with a mild flavor; a shallot.
Usage: Also spelled 'shallot'; eschalot is an older or less common variant spelling, chiefly British.
Examples
- The recipe calls for three eschalots, finely minced.
- Eschalots have a gentler flavor than regular onions.
- She used eschalots instead of garlic to season the vinaigrette.
- The chef preferred eschalots for their subtle sweetness.