Definition of jacanas Jacanas
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Wiktionary 
- jacanas (Noun)
Plural of jacana.
Wiktionary
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary π
- jacana (n.)
Any of several wading birds belonging to the genus Jacana and several allied genera, all of which have spurs on the wings. They are able to run about over floating water weeds by means of their very long, spreading toes. Called also surgeon bird.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary π
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jacana
ja-kΔβ²na, n. a tropical bird, allied to the rails, and frequenting swamps. [Brazilian.]
