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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