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Noun: chive  chIv
  1. Perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
    "Fresh chives garnished the creamy potato soup";
    - chives, cive, schnittlaugh, Allium schoenoprasum

Derived forms: chives

Type of: alliaceous plant

Encyclopedia: Chive