chives
[t͡ʃaɪvz]
An onion's green stem and leaves are called chives.
Chives are often used as a tasty addition to food, especially when cooking or serving dishes like soups, salads, or egg dishes. You might see them sprinkled on top of baked potatoes, scrambled eggs, or even in dips like guacamole or hummus. They have a mild onion flavor and a delicate texture that adds a bit of zest to any dish.
How common is "chives"?
Word chives is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion.
noun
(thieves' cant) A knife.
verb
(thieves' cant) To stab.
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