Chive: meaning, definitions and examples

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chive

 

[ tสƒaษชv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

culinary herb

Chive is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, closely related to garlic, onion, and leek. It is commonly used as a culinary herb for flavoring dishes and is characterized by its bright green color and mild onion flavor.

Synonyms

Allium schoenoprasum, garlic chives, green onion, onion chives.

Examples of usage

  • Chives add a delicate onion flavor to salads.
  • She sprinkled chopped chives on top of the baked potato.
  • Chives are often used in herbed butter.
  • The chef garnished the soup with fresh chives.
  • They grow chives in their garden for cooking.

Translations

Translations of the word "chive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cebolinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnittlauch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ daun bawang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะธะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczypiorek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฃใ‚คใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ciboulette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cebolleta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taze soฤŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซูˆู… ู…ุนู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paลพitka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ paลพรญtka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป†้ฆ™่‘ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤebula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรฆnum lauk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ะป ะฟะธัะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒขแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaลŸฤฑl soฤŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cebollรญn

Etymology

The word 'chive' originates from the Old French 'chive', which was derived from the Latin 'cepa', meaning 'onion'. The use of chives dates back to ancient times, with evidence of cultivation found in Roman gardens. Chives have been used by various cultures not only for their culinary uses but also for their supposed medicinal properties. They were once believed to ward off evil spirits and were included in various potions and remedies. Today, chives are popular worldwide and are a staple in many kitchens, known for their versatility and ability to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,899, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.