Meaning Of The Word Chives

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chives
plural noun: Chives are the long thin hollow green leaves of a herb with purple flowers. Chives are cut into small pieces and added to food to give it a flavour similar to onions.

chives in American English
a hardy, perennial herb (Allium schoenoprasum) of the lily family, with small, slender, hollow leaves having a mild onion flavor: used in soups, stews, etc.

chives in British English
plural noun: the leaves of the plant Allium schoenoprasum, used as a herb

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