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Chaja
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: noun (n.)
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.