What does the cryptic crossword clue "Quietly divide up onion (7)" mean?

The definition is "onion". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SH (synonym="quietly") + ALLOT (synonym="divide up") = SHALLOT; definition: "onion" The answer is SHALLOT.

Quietly divide up onion (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28944 | 10 Across | 2022-12-19 flower

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