"chaja" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chajas [plural]
Etymology: Native Brazilian name chajá, imitative of its cry. Head templates: {{en-noun}} chaja (plural chajas)
  1. A South American bird, the crested screamer (Chauna torquata), which can be used as guard animals. Categories (lifeform): Screamers

Inflected forms

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