chive

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chive

A chef sprinkles chopped chives over a baked potato.

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.
chive

A chef sprinkles chopped chives over a baked potato.

Noun
  1. perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning

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