: a perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) related to the onion and having slender leaves used as a seasoning
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Signature dishes include steak tartare, lobster bisque with cider brandy and chive Chantilly, and a rotating selection of seasonal plates.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Edible alliums such as onions, garlic, and chives emit a strong scent that helps mask the fragrance of surrounding plants, thereby keeping them hidden from pests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Add the cheddar, jalapeno, and chives and mix until well combined.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Garlic Garlic is a vegetable in the same plant family as onions, chives, and leeks.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Edible alliums such as onions, garlic, and chives emit a strong scent that helps mask the fragrance of surrounding plants, thereby keeping them hidden from pests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Add the cheddar, jalapeno, and chives and mix until well combined.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Garlic Garlic is a vegetable in the same plant family as onions, chives, and leeks.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Chive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chive. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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chive
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: an herb related to the onion and having leaves used as a seasoning
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