noun
chive
Chive (noun) means a small plant related to the onion that grows back each year and is used in cooking.
noun
1
A small plant related to the onion that grows back each year and is used in cooking.
2
The thin green leaves of this plant, used to flavour food.
"Chive herb. (attributive use)"
3
Another name for the spring onion.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English chive~cyve, from Old French chive~cive, from Latin cēpa (“onion”).
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What is the meaning of chive?
"chive" (noun) means a small plant related to the onion that grows back each year and is used in cooking.
What is another word for chive?
Other words for "chive" include chives, cive, schnittlaugh.
What are the different meanings of chive?
"chive" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small plant related to the onion that grows back each year and is used in cooking; 2. The thin green leaves of this plant, used to flavour food; 3. Another name for the spring onion.
