chole/ˈtʃoʊleɪ/EtymologyFrom Hindi छोले (chole, “chickpeas”).chole means chickpeas, or a curry consisting mainly of chickpeas. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.chole is pronounced /ˈtʃoʊleɪ/.nounChickpeas, or a curry consisting mainly of chickpeas.