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ECHALOTE [2 records]

Record 1 2012-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
  • Spices and Condiments
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A small perennial herb (Allium ascalonicum) [of the family Amaryllidaceae,] related to and resembling the onion, but having a bulb composed of sections or cloves ... used for seasoning.

OBS

It is stronger in flavor than an onion, but milder than garlic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
  • Épices et condiments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Plante de la famille des Amaryllidaceae.

OBS

Au Québec, on appelle souvent échalote ce qui, en fait, est plutôt un petit oignon vert.

Key term(s)
  • échalotte

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Plantas con semilla (Spermatophyta)
  • Especias y condimentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 2 2000-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vegetable Crop Production
DEF

A young onion pulled before the bulb has enlarged for its blanched base and lower stalk which are usually eaten raw (as in salad).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Production légumière
OBS

Ne pas dire échalote qui est en fait un autre légume de la même famille et qui est consommé pour ses caïeux (gousses) semblables à ceux de l'ail.

OBS

Peut correspondre aussi à la ciboule. (Allium fistulosum)

Spanish

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