eschalot

[ esh-uh-lot, esh-uh-lot ]

noun

1. shallot.

eschalot

/ ˌɛʃəˈlɒt; ˈɛʃəˌlɒt /

noun

1. another name for a shallot

Word History and Origins

Origin of eschalot¹

1695–1705; < French, Middle French eschalotte, diminutive of eschaloigne scallion

Word History and Origins

Origin of eschalot¹

C18: from Old French eschalotte a little scallion

Example Sentences

No. 307 for sauce, to which some add a few drops of eschalot wine or vinegar.

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The most elegant preparation of the onion tribe is the eschalot wine, No. 402.

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Shred an eschalot as fine as possible and mix it with breadcrumbs.

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Rub a hot dish with an eschalot or onion; pour the sauce in, and lay the turbot carefully in the midst.

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