1. Plural of chay; a type of tea, especially black tea from India or China.
Usage: archaic or regional; also spelled 'chai'
2. Plural of chay; a light, horse-drawn carriage used in India.
Usage: historical; Indian English

Examples

• The merchant sold various chays imported from the East Indies.
• In colonial India, wealthy families traveled in chays pulled by horses.
• She ordered several chays of the finest Darjeeling tea.
• The old chays were parked near the colonial mansion.
• Different regions produced distinct varieties of chays for export.