Chive
Definition of Chive
n.
1.
(Bot.)
A
filament
of
a
stamen
.
1.
(Bot.)
A
perennial
plant
(
Allium
Schoenoprasum
),
allied
to
the
onion
,
having
hollow
cylindrical
leaves
used
for
seasoning
.
The
young
leaves
are
used
in
omelets
,
etc
.
2.
the
bulbous
herb
Allium
Schoenoprasum
used
fresh
as
a
mild
onion-flavored
seasoning
.
Related Words
alliaceous
plant
,
Allium
schoenoprasum
,
chives
,
cive
,
schnittlaugh
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