Definitions for chives

chives chive

Spelling: [chahyv]
IPA: /tʃaɪv/

Chives is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 78 anagrams from letters in chives (cehisv).

Definitions for chives

noun

  1. a small bulbous plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the leek and onion, having long, slender leaves that are used as a seasoning.

Origin of chives

1350-1400; Middle English cive Anglo-French chive, Old French cive ≪ Latin caepa onion

Examples for chives

"Only a prince and a chive," said the man, disgustedly, meaning my half-crown and a jack-knife.

The chive rarely forms seeds, and it is propagated by the bulbs, which grow in clusters.

If small, serve whole; if large, cut them in one-half inch cubes and reheat in chive Sauce.

Add one chive, one cardamon, two cloves, half a nutmeg and salt to taste.

Word Value for chives
Scrable

13

Words with friends

14

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