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eschalot

American  
[esh-uh-lot, esh-uh-lot] / ˈɛʃ əˌlɒt, ˌɛʃ əˈlɒt /

noun

  1. shallot.


eschalot British  
/ ˌɛʃəˈlɒt, ˈɛʃəˌlɒt /

noun

  1. another name for a shallot

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Etymology

Origin of eschalot

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

Example Sentences

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Obs.—We like a little lemon-peel with eschalot; the haut goût of the latter is much ameliorated by the delicate aroma of the former.

From The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual by Kitchiner, William

But there is no saying, your honour eats more when I have brought him back onions, eschalot, and ail; now do I lie, your honour?

From The Light of Scarthey by Castle, Egerton

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

From The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual by Kitchiner, William

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

From Dressed Game and Poultry à la Mode by Salis, Harriet A. de

Put it into a marinade of oil, sliced onion, eschalot, parsley, thyme, and a bay leaf, spice, pepper, and salt, in which let them soak a few hours.

From Dressed Game and Poultry à la Mode by Salis, Harriet A. de