chai

Meaning

Noun

  • A female gypsy.
  • short for masala chai, a beverage made with black teas, steamed milk and sweet spices, based loosely on Indian recipes.

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Origin

  • From Hindi-Urdu चाय / چائے, from Persian چای (and Turkish çay, and cognates) from 茶. tea; see that page for extended history.

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