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Definitions for: Chive [n] perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
Webster (1913) Definition: Chive, n. (Bot.)
A filament of a stamen. [Obs.]
Chive, n. [F. cive, fr. L. cepa, caepa, onion. Cf.
Cives, Cibol.] (Bot.)
A perennial plant (Allium Sch[oe]noprasum), allied to the
onion. The young leaves are used in omelets, etc. [Written
also cive.]
Synonyms: Allium schoenoprasum, chives, cive, schnittlaugh
See Also: alliaceous plant
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