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Webster 1913 Edition
Chaja
‖
Cha′ja
,Noun.
[Native name.]
(Zool.)
The crested screamer of Brazil (
Palamedea chavaria
syn. 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
.