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chive

/tʃaɪv/

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noun

Cebollino

A perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion.

Examples :

"My dad grows chive in his garden, and he uses them to add a mild onion flavor to his scrambled eggs. "

Mi padre cultiva cebollino en su jardín y lo usa para agregar un suave sabor a cebolla a sus huevos revueltos.

plant vegetable food agriculture

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noun

Cebollino

(in the plural) The leaves of this plant used as a herb.

Examples :

"I sprinkled chives on my baked potato for extra flavor. "

Espolvoreé cebollino sobre mi papa al horno para darle más sabor.

vegetable plant food agriculture

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noun

El estigma y el estilo de una flor, especialmente el azafrán

The style and stigma of a flower, especially saffron.

Examples :

"The chef carefully separated the chive of the saffron crocus, knowing its delicate threads held the key to the paella's vibrant color and distinctive flavor. "

El chef separó cuidadosamente el estigma y el estilo del azafrán, sabiendo que sus delicados hilos eran la clave del color vibrante y el sabor distintivo de la paella.

plant biology part food vegetable

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noun

Cuchillo

(thieves' cant) A knife.

Examples :

""He pulled a chive from his boot and threatened the informant." "

Sacó un cuchillo de su bota y amenazó al informante.

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noun

Lima

(thieves' cant) A file.

Examples :

""He used a chive hidden in his boot to try and break free from his chains." "

Usó una lima escondida en su bota para intentar liberarse de sus cadenas.

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noun

Sierra

(thieves' cant) A saw.

Examples :

"The safecracker pulled out his chive and began to carefully cut through the metal door. "

El ladrón de cajas fuertes sacó su sierra y comenzó a cortar cuidadosamente la puerta de metal.

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verb

Apuñalar

(thieves' cant) To stab.

Examples :

""He threatened to chive anyone who crossed him in the back alley gambling den." "

Amenazó con apuñalar a cualquiera que se cruzara en su camino en el garito de apuestas del callejón.

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verb

Cortar

(thieves' cant) To cut.

Examples :

"Seeing the guard approach, the lookout signaled to chive the rope before anyone could see them escaping. "

Al ver acercarse al guardia, el vigía hizo una señal para cortar la cuerda antes de que alguien pudiera verlos escapar.