jacana

/dʒæˈkɑːnə/ · noun

Meaning

Any of a group of wading birds in the family Jacanidae, usually having long toes and claws, and found throughout the world.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

jacanid(English)wattled jacana(English)african jacana(English)comb-crested jacana(English)northern jacana(English)lesser jacana(English)madagascar jacana(English)pheasant-tailed jacana(English)gallinule(English)wader(English)polyandrous(English)picador(English)

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Sources

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