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Definition of
chive adjective
from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
chive
adjective
/tʃaɪv/
/tʃaɪv/
[only before noun]
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made with
chives
a chive and garlic dressing
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chive
Nearby words
chivalrously
adverb
chivalry
noun
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adjective
chives
noun
chivvy
verb
swamp
noun
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