chaja

See also: chajá

English

Alternative forms

chauna, chajá

Etymology

Native Brazilian name chajá, imitative of its cry.

Noun

chaja (plural chajas)

1. A South American bird, the crested screamer (Chauna torquata), which can be used as guard animals.

References

• “chaja”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Swahili

Etymology

Borrowed from English charger.

Pronunciation

• Audio (Kenya):

  (file)

Noun

chaja class IX (plural chaja class X)

1. charger (device that charges or recharges)

   Synonym: kimemeshi

   • 2016 December 2, “Asilimia 99 ya chaja bandia za Apple haziko salama”, in BBC News Swahili‎^[1]:

     Asilimia 99 ya chaja bandia za Apple haziko salama

     99% of fake Apple chargers are not safe

Related terms

• -chaji (“to charge”)