Definition of Jacamar

1. Noun. Tropical American insectivorous bird having a long sharp bill and iridescent green or bronze plumage.

Generic synonyms: Piciform Bird
Group relationships: Family Galbulidae, Galbulidae

Definition of Jacamar

1. n. 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.

Definition of Jacamar

1. a tropical bird [n -S]

Medical Definition of Jacamar

1. 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 colours are often brilliant. Origin: F. Jacamar, Braz. Jacamarica; cf. Sp. Jacamar. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jacamar

jaborandi
jaborandis
jaborine
jabot
jaboticaba
jaboticabas
jaboticaba tree
jabots
Jaboulay's amputation
Jaboulay pyloroplasty
jabs
jacal
jacales
jacals
jacamar (current term)
jacamar (current term)
jacamars
jacana
jacana
jacanas
jacaranda
jacaranda
jacarandas
jacare
Jaccard coefficient
jacchus
jacchus
jacchuses
Jaccoud's arthritis
Jaccoud's arthropathy

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