• (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. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/chaja/
Cha'ja noun [ Native name.] (Zoology) The crested screamer of Brazil ( Palamedea, or 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... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/51