chive
Definition
Noun: 1. A small perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) related to the onion, having slender, hollow, cylindrical leaves used as a mild-flavored herb for seasoning food. This is the primary meaning, referring to the plant itself and its edible green leaves.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- I need to buy some fresh chive for the potato salad.
- A single chive plant can provide herbs for many seasons.
- The recipe calls for a tablespoon of finely chopped chive.
Advanced Usage
- "Chive blossom": The edible purple flower of the chive plant.
- The chive blossoms make a beautiful and tasty garnish for salads.
Variants and Related Words
- Chives (n): The most common plural form, typically referring to the harvested leaves.
- She sprinkled chives over the soup.
Synonyms
- Allium schoenoprasum: The botanical Latin name for the plant.
- Herb: A general term for plants used for flavoring, food, medicine, or scent.
Noun
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perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
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