chauna

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
Chauna
    n 1: crested screamers [syn: {Chauna}, {genus Chauna}]
from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Chaja \Cha"ja\, n. [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}.
   [1913 Webster]
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