chai
1[ she ]
/ ʃɛ /
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noun, plural chais [she]. /ʃɛ/. French.
a shed or other aboveground building where a winemaker stores wine in casks.
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Other definitions for chai (2 of 2)
chai2
[ chahy ]
/ tʃaɪ /
noun
a drink of tea made with cardamom and various other spices, milk, and a sweetener.
Origin of chai
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How to use chai in a sentence
The Indians began to return about sunset well mounted and some with horses and chais.
British Dictionary definitions for chai
chai
/ (tʃaɪ) /
noun
tea, esp as made in India with added spices
Word Origin for chai
C20: Indian
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