chive

Meanings

• noun

  A long, thin herb with a hollow, tube-shaped stem and a small, onion-like bulb at the base. It is a member of the onion family and is commonly used as a garnish or in cooking.

  - "Chives add a delightful onion flavor to dishes."
  - "I sprinkled some chives on top of the quiche before serving."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʃaɪv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chive
hive , jive , five , rive

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Variants

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chive , chives , Chinese chive , Chinese chives , garlic chive

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Forms

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chives, chive

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Etymology

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Chives are believed to have originated in Central Asia and were used by the Greeks and Romans as early as 5th century BC. The name 'chive' comes from the Old French word 'cive', which means 'onion' or 'garlic'.

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Trivia

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1. Chives contain a compound called allicin, which has antibacterial properties.

2. Chives are rich in vitamin K and fiber.

3. Chives were once used as a natural insecticide to protect gardens from aphids.

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Related Concepts

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1. Onion family: Chives belong to the Allium family, which also includes onions, garlic, and shallots.

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Culture

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Chives have been used in various cultural traditions for their culinary and medicinal properties. In Chinese cuisine, chives are used in stir-fries and dumplings. In India, chives are used in the preparation of biryani and pulao. In European folklore, chives were believed to have protective properties and were used to ward off evil spirits.

How to Memorize "chive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long, thin green herb with small bulbs at the base, similar to scallions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate chives with onions and garlic, as they belong to the same family.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Chives, like onions, come from the ground and make dishes profound' to remember the meaning of chives.

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