Chauna

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [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]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  Chauna
       n : crested screamers [syn: {genus Chauna}]