| Pronunciation: | | 'jaku`mâr
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[n] tropical American insectivorous bird having a long sharp bill and iridescent green or bronze plumage |
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JACAMAR is a 7 letter word that starts with J. |
| | See Also: | | family Galbulidae, Galbulidae, piciform bird |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Jac"a*mar`\, n. [F. jacamar, Braz. jacamarica; cf. Sp.
jacamar.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of numerous species of tropical American birds of the
genus {Galbula} and allied genera. They are allied to the
kingfishers, but climb on tree trunks like nuthatches, and
feed upon insects. Their colors are often brilliant.
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