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Chaja
Pronunciation : Cha"ja
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Native name.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: 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 Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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