chive

noun

: a perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) related to the onion and having slender leaves used as a seasoning
also : its leaves
usually used in plural
compare garlic chive

Examples of chive in a Sentence

Do you want chives on your baked potato?
Recent Examples on the Web Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with chives. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Mar. 2024 Fresh chives and dill liven up the egg mixture, and blanched asparagus tips add spring color. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024 The Potato, Cheddar & Chive Bakes consist of cage-free eggs, diced potatoes, cheddar cheese, spinach and chives. Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024 New potatoes soak in the dressing along with slender green beans (haricots verts), radishes, and chives. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024 The hot course section features dry aged tuna with peppered demi-glace, chive, smoked olive oil, sun choke puree and lemon balm. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Feb. 2024 Thoroughly stir together the broth, cornstarch, mustard and chives in a 1-quart glass measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl. Nancy Baggett, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Onions, garlic, leeks and chives all belong to the plant genus Allium and are dangerous for dogs and cats, says Diana Watkins, a veterinarian and owner of 143 Veterinary Services in Cohasset, Massachusetts. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024 This wintry wedge combines buttermilk, lemon juice, and black pepper for a bright dressing, topped with pomegranate seeds and fresh chives. Sunset Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin cepa onion

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chive was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Chive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chive. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

chive

noun
: an herb related to the onion and having leaves used as a seasoning

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