chēˈrȯ, ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( plural cheraw or cheraws )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: alteration of earlier Saraw, probably modification of Cherokee Suala
1. : a people of the Carolinas tentatively assigned to the Siouan language family
2. : a member of the Cheraw people