English Dictionary: Chauna | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
d8Chaja \[d8]Cha"ja\, n. [Native name.] (Zo[94]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}. |