'Shallot' definitions:

Definition of 'shallot'

From: WordNet
noun
Aggregate bulb of the multiplier onion
noun
Type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning [syn: shallot, eschalot, multiplier onion, Allium cepa aggregatum, Allium ascalonicum]
noun
Small mild-flavored onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs used for seasoning

Definition of 'Shallot'

From: GCIDE
  • Shallot \Shal*lot"\, n. [OF. eschalote (for escalone), F. ['e]chalote. See Scallion, and cf. Eschalot.] (Bot.) A small kind of onion (Allium Ascalonicum) growing in clusters, and ready for gathering in spring; a scallion, or eschalot. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'shallot'

From: GCIDE