Meaning of CHIVE
| Pronunciation: | | chIv
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| | Definition: | | [n] perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning |
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| | Synonyms: | | Allium schoenoprasum, chives, cive, schnittlaugh |
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| | See Also: | | alliaceous plant | |
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\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}.]
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