: a perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) related to the onion and having slender leaves used as a seasoning
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Sprinkle with sliced fresh chives, flaky salt, and additional black pepper.
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Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Add the oil, salt and chives and use an immersion blender to whip it all into a smooth, velvety puree.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
Garlic Garlic is a vegetable in the same plant family as onions, chives, and leeks.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025
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Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Add the oil, salt and chives and use an immersion blender to whip it all into a smooth, velvety puree.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
Garlic Garlic is a vegetable in the same plant family as onions, chives, and leeks.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Chive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chive. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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chive
noun
: an herb related to the onion and having leaves used as a seasoning
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