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"chaja" Definition

  1. n. The crested screamer of Brazil (Palamedea, / 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.

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Position in dictionary: 16187 of 111710 words.
Word Type: n.,
Words that start with "chaja": 1
Words that end with "chaja": 1
Words that contain "chaja": 1
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English Dictionary Definition of chaja

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