Associations to the word «Chive»

Wiktionary

CHIVE, noun. A perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion.
CHIVE, noun. (in plural chives) The leaves of this plant used as a herb.

Dictionary definition

CHIVE, noun. Perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning.

Wise words

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