chive

[ chahyv ]

noun

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

chive

/ tʃaɪv /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chive¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chive¹

C14: from Old French cive, ultimately from Latin caepa onion

Example Sentences

Nowadays, they offer a loaded brisket mac, which combines Beyond Meat patties with secret seasoning, and a baked potato with chives that pays tribute to Houston rapper DJ Screw.

From Washington Post

The chives can be harvested weekly, but you’ll have to wait two weeks for the rest.

From Popular-Science

Garlic, onions, leeks, scallions, chives, shallots, because of their strong, sharp flavor when raw, are most often chopped, diced, minced, and then sautéed or otherwise cooked or worked into the base of the dish, as a building block that adds flavor.

From Vox

A crisp-edged chive crepe comes with a filling of mushroom duxelles and a side dollop of tomato concasse for tang and shade.

From Washington Post

Add the chives, soy sauce and wine, if using, and cook, stirring until the chives are aromatic, about 2 minutes.

From Washington Post

Add one chive, one cardamon, two cloves, half a nutmeg and salt to taste.

From Project Gutenberg

The chive rarely forms seeds, and it is propagated by the bulbs, which grow in clusters.

From Project Gutenberg

If small, serve whole; if large, cut them in one-half inch cubes and reheat in Chive Sauce.

From Project Gutenberg

"Only a prince and a chive," said the man, disgustedly, meaning my half-crown and a jack-knife.

From Project Gutenberg