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

If you’re light on fresh aromatics, you can layer that flavor in later with garlic or onion powder, or finish with chopped chives or scallions.

From Salon

On Chinese social media, individual investors who lost money complained they had been lured in at the top, then “chopped up like chives.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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