From Russian чай (čaj, “tea”). Doublet of cha and tea.
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chai
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From Hindustani चाय / چائے (cāy, “tea”), from Classical Persian چَای (čāy) (and Turkish çay, and cognates) from Sinitic 茶 (chá). Doublet of cha and tea; see that page for extended history.
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名词noun
1Ellipsis of masala chai, a beverage made with black teas, steamed milk and sweet spices, based loosely on Indian recipes.
2IndiaAny tea beverage, but especially milk tea, regardless of whether it is spiced.