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noun • perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning | ||||
| 48% | 8 | Shallot-variety onion | ||
noun • type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning | ||||
| 44% | 15 | Species in this genus have slender scapes with clustered flowers | ||
noun • type genus of family Haemodoraceae | ||||
Old Word For A Shallot Like Bulb Or An Alliaceous Herb With Hollow Scapes And Its Name Rooted In Onion
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CHIVE which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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CHIVE
Updated: November 10, 2025
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