: a perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) related to the onion and having slender leaves used as a seasoning
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The characteristic scent of onions and other alliums (like garlic, chives, leeks, and shallots) comes from sulfur compounds.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Wild garlic is a member of the Liliaceae family, just like regular garlic, leek, onion, shallots, and chives.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, lemon balm, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram, mint, tarragon and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
When choosing the herbs for this recipe, look for soft herbs like basil, parsley, or chives.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Wild garlic is a member of the Liliaceae family, just like regular garlic, leek, onion, shallots, and chives.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, lemon balm, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram, mint, tarragon and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
When choosing the herbs for this recipe, look for soft herbs like basil, parsley, or chives.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Chive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chive. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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: an herb related to the onion and having leaves used as a seasoning
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