Chinese chive

noun

: garlic chive
usually used in plural

Examples of Chinese chive in a Sentence

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Likewise, Chinese chives suppress bacterial wilt of tomato plants when grown together. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 July 2024 When the noodles are almost done, add the bean sprouts and Chinese chives. Isabelle Kliger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chinese chive was in 1941

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“Chinese chive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chinese%20chive. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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