chivesnoun [ plural ]
uk/tʃaɪvz/us/tʃaɪvz/the long, thin leaves of a plant with purple flowers, used in cooking to give a flavour similar to onions:
Garnish the salad with chopped fresh chives.
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chive
adjective [ before noun ] uk/tʃaɪv/us/tʃaɪv/
a chive plant
chive omelette/butter/risotto