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Chaja \Cha"ja\, n. [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. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

 

Chauna

noun

crested screamers [syn: genus Chauna]

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

 

Chaja \Cha"ja\, n. [Native name.]

(Zo["o]l.) The crested screamer of Brazil (Palamedea, or 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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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