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Chaja

Chaja Meaning & Definition
Chaja Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Chaja?

[n] largest crested screamer; naive to southern Brazil and Argentina

Synonyms | Synonyms for Chaja: Chauna torquata

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See Also | crested screamer

Chaja In Webster's Dictionary

\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}.

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