chive

American  

[chahyv] / tʃaɪv /

noun

1. a small bulbous plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the leek and onion, having long, slender leaves that are used as a seasoning.

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chive British  

/ tʃaɪv /

noun

1. Also called: chives.  a small Eurasian purple-flowered alliaceous plant, Allium schoenoprasum, whose long slender hollow leaves are used in cooking to flavour soups, stews, etc

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Etymology

Origin of chive

1350–1400; Middle English cive < Anglo-French chive, Old French cive ≪ Latin caepa onion

Example Sentences

One flank is covered with tranquil forests and fields where typical local crops like spinach, sorrel and chives grow.

From Barron's

Broiled prawns in a gochujang butter, garlic, and chives were served sizzling hot.

From Salon

Herbs and scallions are your fast, flavorful fix: a sprinkling of cilantro, parsley or chives adds aroma, color and lift.

From Salon

Toss it all over egg noodles, finish with a scatter of black pepper and chives, and you’ve got a dish that tastes like comfort, cleverness and a little subtle fire all at once.

From Salon

His dish keeps being sent back: Chop the chives finer.

From Los Angeles Times