Definitions For Chai

Etymology 1

Noun

CHAI (plural CHAIs) A female gypsy.

Coordinate terms

chal

Etymology 2

From {{bor, en, hi, -}}-{{bor, en, ur, -}} चाय / چای, tr=cāy, from {{der, en, fa, چای}} (and {{der, en, tr, çay}}, and cognates) Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Merriam-Webster. 2008. from {{etyl, zhx, en}} {{l, cmn, 茶, tr=chá}}. Dictionary.com. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. 2006. {{doublet, en, tea}}; see that page for extended history.

Pronunciation

{{enPR, chī}}, /tʃaɪ/ (audio stream unavailable) {{rhymes, en, aɪ}}

Noun

CHAI (plural - or s) short for masala chai, a beverage made with black teas, steamed milk and sweet spices, based loosely on Indian recipes.

Synonyms

chai latte, chai tea, masala chai

Related terms

cha chai latte masala chai

Translations

spiced black tea, masala chai

References

Anagrams

AHCI, Achi, Chia, chia {{c, en, Tea}}