chive

Definition

A perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion.

Etymology

From Middle English chive~cyve, from Old French chive~cive, from Latin cēpa (“onion”).

Example Sentences

• "Chive herb. (attributive use)"
• "What a splendid pie, pizza-pizza pie / Every minute, every second, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy / Pepperoni and green peppers, mushrooms, olive, chives"

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