Chenchu

noun

Chen·​chu

ˈchen(ˌ)chü

plural Chenchu or Chenchus

1

: a people of Hyderabad in central India most of whom have been influenced by the Telugu population but some of whom cling to a food-gathering economy and represent, racially and culturally, survivals of ancient India

2

: a member of the Chenchu people

Word History

Etymology

native name in India

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