chaja

noun

cha·​ja

chəˈhä,

chäˈ-

plural -s

: the largest of the crested screamers (Chauna torquata) native to southern Brazil and Argentina

Word History

Etymology

Spanish chajá, probably from Guarani chahá

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Rhymes for chaja

• rajah
• maharajah