jacana

Meanings

• Noun

  A large wading bird with long toes, found in the Americas.

  - "The jacana bird stands on lily pads in the pond."
  - "The jacana is a popular bird among bird watchers."

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Variants

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jacana , jacanas

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Etymology

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From the Tupi word 'yacana' meaning 'bird of water'.

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Trivia

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1. The Jacana is also known as the 'Lily Pad Bird'.

2. The Jacana has the ability to walk on water due to its long toes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wading bird: A bird that feeds in or near water, usually having long legs adapted to standing in deep water.

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Culture

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The Jacana is a symbol of grace and beauty in many South American cultures, often featured in art and literature.

How to Memorize "jacana"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large bird standing gracefully on a lily pad in a pond.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the jacana with water and grace.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'jacana' as 'Ja-can-a', like a bird that 'can' stand on water.

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