Hindi 'chá' in the English language

'Chai' is a word borrowed from Hindi 'chá'. The word entered the English language some time around 1974.

chai [noun] [1974]

A beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

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note: Possibly originated from Chinese chá.
Etymology: Turkish 'çay' & Russian, Persian, Hindi, & Urdu 'chay' tea

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