Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun chives

2 senses of chives

Sense 1
chives, chive, cive, schnittlaugh, Allium schoenoprasum -- (perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning)
       => alliaceous plant -- (bulbous plants having a characteristic pungent onion odor)

Sense 2
chives -- (cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning)
       => herb -- (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun chive

1 sense of chive

Sense 1
chives, chive, cive, schnittlaugh, Allium schoenoprasum -- (perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning)
       => alliaceous plant -- (bulbous plants having a characteristic pungent onion odor)