shallot

ʃəˈloʊt

Definitions

1. noun

a mild, sweet onion, especially one with a bulb divided into several cloves, often used in French and Middle Eastern cooking

“The recipe called for a diced shallot to add flavor to the soup.”

Synonyms

  • scallion
  • small onion

Antonyms

  • garlic
  • large onion