Definitions
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- noun Plural form of
chive .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
- noun cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning
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Examples
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My ID prediction is still 50%, both in chives and in ramsons.
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This breakfast includes everything we used to call a “feel better” meal except for a cup of hot cocoa – apples and dark bread with butter and chives is wonderfully homely and reminds you of spring!
Backdated Bento #59&60 – When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie… « Were rabbits 2007
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Also, as I had no leeks or fresh mint, I went with a combo of regular onions and the beautiful chives from the farmbox.
Farm Box II: Potage Saint-Germain with Peagreens and Chives Lindy 2005
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The barn like appearance of the shed and the meadow look to the chives is a good match.
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Consider substituting garlic chives aka chinese chives or, in Korean, puchu in lieu of scallions, or in addition.
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Thanks SH, the chives were here from the previous owners.
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-- The member of the onion family known as chives is a small plant whose roots remain in the ground for many years and produce year after year dense tufts of slender, hollow leaves.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 2: Milk, Butter and Cheese; Eggs; Vegetables
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I have also heard of adding fresh herbs such as chives, thyme, parsley, or rosemary, and even parmesan cheese.
Meathead Goldwyn: Latkes: The World's Best Potatoes Meathead Goldwyn 2010
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I have also heard of adding fresh herbs such as chives, thyme, parsley, or rosemary, and even parmesan cheese.
Meathead Goldwyn: Latkes: The World's Best Potatoes Meathead Goldwyn 2010
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I have also heard of adding fresh herbs such as chives, thyme, parsley, or rosemary, and even parmesan cheese.
Meathead Goldwyn: Latkes: The World's Best Potatoes Meathead Goldwyn 2010
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