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chives (c̸hīvz)

plural noun

a hardy, perennial herb (Allium schoenoprasum) of the lily family, with small, slender, hollow leaves having a mild onion odor: used to flavor soups, stews, etc.

Etymology: ME cive < OFr < L cepa, onion

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