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 |
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) |