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JACANA

\d͡ʒakˈɑːnə], \d‍ʒakˈɑːnə], \dʒ_a_k_ˈɑː_n_ə]\

Definitions of JACANA

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A tropical wading bird.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The Brazilian name for a bird found in most tropical countries, but most common in S. Amer., remarkable for the length of its toes, and for its wings being armed in front with sharp spurs.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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