Shallot - Definition

n 1: aggregate bulb of the multiplier onion
2: type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored
bulbs used as seasoning [syn: shallot, eschalot,
multiplier onion, Allium cepa aggregatum, Allium
ascalonicum]
3: small mild-flavored onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs
used for seasoning