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n. - Small mild-flavored onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs used for seasoning; Type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning; Aggregated bulb of the multiplier onion.

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  • But the rest are coming on well (great with a cheese and "shallot" sandwich at the weekend).
  • In salad bowl, combine mustard, vinegar and shallot.
  • Anchovy - 1 tbsp anchovy paste, 1 tbsp shallot minced
  • At the market: Fig leaves, shallot and garlic blossoms
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