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Cive

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(sīv)
n.1.(Bot.) Same as Chive.
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Noun1.Civecive - perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
Allium schoenoprasum, chive, chives, schnittlaugh
chives - cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning
alliaceous plant - bulbous plants having a characteristic pungent onion odor


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Civilitas is defined generally (a iii v) as "quaedam virtus periciaque scientiarum et rerum civilium in ipso cive, unde is civilis appellatur.
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