1. Plural of eschalot; a type of small onion with a mild flavor, similar to a shallot.
Usage: Also spelled 'shallot' in modern usage; 'eschalot' is an older or alternative spelling, chiefly British.

Examples

• The recipe calls for three eschalots, finely minced.
• Eschalots add a subtle onion flavor to the vinaigrette.
• She preferred eschalots to regular onions in her salad dressing.
• The chef chopped the eschalots into small pieces for the sauce.
• Eschalots are commonly used in French cuisine.