shəˈvantē noun
( plural chavante or chavantes )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Portuguese, of American Indian origin
1. : otí
2.
a. : an Indian people of Mato Grosso state, Brazil
b. : a member of such people
3.
a. : a Gesan people of Goiaz state, Brazil
b. : a member of such people
• cha·van·te·an -ēan adjective , usually capitalized