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Definition of chives noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

picture of chives

chives

noun

chives pronunciation English

tʃaɪvz

chives pronunciation American

tʃaɪvz

[plural]

the long thin leaves of a plant with purple flowers. Chives taste like onions and are used to give flavour to food.

chive

chive pronunciation English

tʃaɪv

chive pronunciation American

tʃaɪv

adjective [only before noun]a chive and garlic dressing