Chaja

[tʃә'hɑ:]

Definition

(noun.) largest crested screamer; native to southern Brazil and Argentina.

Edited by Bernice--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The crested screamer of Brazil (Palamedea, / 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.

Editor: Lora