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Webster 1913 Edition


Chaja


Cha′ja

,
Noun.
[Native name.]
(Zool.)
The crested screamer of Brazil (
Palamedea chavaria
syn.
Chauna chavaria
), so called in imitation of its notes; – called also
chauna
, and
faithful kamichi
. It is often domesticated and is useful in guarding other poultry. See
Kamichi
.

Definition 2024


chaja

chaja

See also: chajá

English

Alternative forms

  • chauna

Noun

chaja (plural chajas)

  1. A Brazilian bird, the crested screamer, often domesticated and used to guard poultry.