chives
chives · chiveses
The leaves of the perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, used as a herbThe leaves of the perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, used as a herb.
/t͡ʃaɪvz/
Meaning
1 senses(plural, plural only)The leaves of the perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, used as a herb.
perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
Forms
plural: chivesesSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning:chiveciveschnittlaughAllium schoenoprasum