English Explanatory Dictionary

chai

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A female Romani.
noun
  1. Ellipsis of masala chai, a beverage made with black teas, steamed milk and sweet spices, based loosely on Indian recipes.
  2. Any tea beverage, but especially milk tea, regardless of whether it is spiced.
noun
  1. A Jewish symbol representing life, traditionally worn as an amulet.
noun
  1. A place above ground for storing wine casks.
noun
  1. Russian tea.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of chai (“Jewish symbol”).
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

chī /t͡ʃaɪ/ En-us-chai.ogg /xaɪ/ /ʃɛ/

Word forms

chai chais chie Hai Chaim

Etymology

Borrowed from Romani ćhaj (“Romani girl, daughter”).

Synonyms

chai latte chai tea masala chai

Related words

cha chai latte masala chai chai poh Chai Nat Chai Wan Kiong Hee Huat Chai Wan Chai Wan Chai Gap

Derived words

chaiwallah dirty chai
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