'Palamedea chavaria' definitions:

Definition of 'Palamedea chavaria'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]