chive
Translation
chive
Examples
Sprinkle some chopped chives on the soup.
Sprinkle some chopped chives on the soup.
Grammar Patterns
chives (plural noun) a type of small onion with long, thin green leaves He added chives to the salad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scallion, leek, spring onion
Etymology
From Old French 'cive', from Latin 'cepa' meaning 'onion'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a bee hive that smells of onions, because it's full of chives.