Chives (Noun)
Meaning 1
Cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The baked potato was topped with a dollop of sour cream, some grated cheese, and a sprinkle of chopped chives.
- She added a few chives to the scrambled eggs for extra flavor.
- The chef garnished the dish with a sprinkle of paprika and a few chives.
- Chives are a great addition to homemade salad dressings for a mild onion flavor.
- The recipe called for a tablespoon of chopped chives to be mixed into the deviled egg filling.
Meaning 2
Perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.