chive

Speech parts

1. chive - Noun

2. chive - Verb

Meaning

A filament of a stamen.

A perennial plant (Allium Schoenoprasum), allied to the onion. The young leaves are used in omelets, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

cive chives Allium schoenoprasum schnittlaugh allium chard garlic pepper onion cayenne borage maize nutmeg asparagus celery
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Hypernyms

plant alliaceous plant

Phrases with the word

glittering chive potato and chive mash chive sauce

Anagrams

viche

Examples

Keep calm and chive on. Bob Marley

I love those tiny little onions in the spring that are so small they're almost like a little chive. Alice Waters

A little chive aioli is the only thing separating it from drive-thru favorites. Source: Internet

Above: Wild garlic is a type of chive. Source: Internet

On the plate, sausage dumplings made with taro root and served with kow choi chive oil are a revelation, while the shou pa chicken served with ginger and spring onions is one of the most succulent incarnations of the bird in the capital. Source: Internet

Chive butter is good with soda bread — or any other non-sweet bread — and also on vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, or asparagus. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

chivari chivarras chivarros chive sauce chive-fencer chived