"waracabra" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: waracabras [plural]
Etymology: From Lokono warakaba. Etymology templates: {{der|en|arw|warakaba}} Lokono warakaba Head templates: {{en-noun}} waracabra (plural waracabras)
  1. (Guyana) trumpeter (bird) Tags: Guyana Categories (lifeform): Gruiforms Synonyms: warakabra

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