noun🔗ShareCebollinoA perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion."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.plantvegetablefoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCebollino(in the plural) The leaves of this plant used as a herb."I sprinkled chives on my baked potato for extra flavor. "Espolvoreé cebollino sobre mi papa al horno para darle más sabor.vegetableplantfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl estigma y el estilo de una flor, especialmente el azafránThe style and stigma of a flower, especially saffron."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.plantbiologypartfoodvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuchillo(thieves' cant) A knife.""He pulled a chive from his boot and threatened the informant." "Sacó un cuchillo de su bota y amenazó al informante.weaponutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLima(thieves' cant) A file.""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.weaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSierra(thieves' cant) A saw."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.utensilweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApuñalar(thieves' cant) To stab.""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.actionpoliceweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCortar(thieves' cant) To cut."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.languageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading