Chive \Chive\, n. [F. cive, fr. L. cepa, caepa, onion. Cf.
Cives, Cibol.]
(Bot.)
A perennial plant (Allium Sch[oe]noprasum), allied to the
onion. The young leaves are used in omelets, etc. [Written
also cive.]
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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