chives

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chives

The chef snips fresh chives over a bowl of soup.

Definition

Noun 1. A perennial herb (Allium schoenoprasum) belonging to the onion family, characterized by thin, hollow, cylindrical green leaves. 2. The long, slender, hollow green leaves of this plant, used as a fresh, mild onion-flavored seasoning in cooking.

Usage

The word "chives" is typically used as a plural noun, even when referring to the herb as a whole or a quantity of the chopped leaves. It is an uncountable noun when referring to the herb as an ingredient.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • I grow chives in a pot on my windowsill.
    • The recipe calls for two tablespoons of freshly chopped chives.
    • Chives are a classic garnish for baked potatoes and soups.
    • For a milder flavor, use chives instead of onions.
Advanced Usage
  • "A chive": While less common, the singular form can be used to refer to a single leaf or stem of the plant.
    • She carefully snipped a single chive to decorate the dish.
Variants and Related Words
  • Chive (noun): The singular form, primarily used in botanical contexts or to refer to a single plant.
    • Each chive in the cluster produces numerous leaves.
  • Chive blossom (noun): The edible purple flower of the chive plant.
    • The chive blossoms make a beautiful and tasty addition to salads.
Synonyms
  • Herb: A general term for plants used for flavoring, food, or scent.
  • Seasoning: A substance used to add flavor to food.
Related Phrases
  • "Snip of chives": A small amount of chives, typically cut with scissors.
    • Finish the dish with a snip of chives.
  • "Chive-flavored": Having the taste of chives.
    • She prefers chive-flavored cream cheese.
chives

The chef snips fresh chives over a bowl of soup.

Noun
  1. cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning
  2. perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning

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