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chive Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

The slender, hollow, tubular green leaf of the plant Allium schoenoprasum (usually used in the plural), possessing a mild onion-like flavor and widely used as a fresh culinary herb and garnish.

Usage Example

"She topped the baked potato with sour cream and a generous sprinkle of finely chopped chives."

Strong
scallion
Weak
shallot

• noun (Context 2)

A small, clump-forming perennial plant (Allium schoenoprasum) in the amaryllis family, native to Europe, Asia, and North America, cultivated for its edible green shoots and spherical purple flower heads.

Usage Example

"A border of hardy chives grew along the sunny edge of the kitchen garden."

Strong
allium

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chive
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