jacamar
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of jacamar
1640–50; < French < Tupi jacamáciri
Vocabulary lists containing jacamar
Example Sentences
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Its name amongst the Indians is una-waya-adoucati, that is, grandfather of the jacamar.
From Wanderings in South America by Charles Waterton
The Indians informed me that one species of jacamar lays its eggs in the wood-ants' nests, which are so frequent in the trees of Guiana, and appear like huge black balls.
From Wanderings in South America by Charles Waterton
The smallest species of jacamar is very common in the dry savannas.
From Wanderings in South America by Charles Waterton
There are four species of jacamar in Demerara.
From Wanderings in South America by Charles Waterton
There are four species of jacamar in Demerara; they are all beautiful; the largest, rich and superb in the extreme.
From Wanderings in South America by Charles Waterton
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