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ANHIMA
Anhima, genus Anhima
(noun) type genus of the Anhimidae; horned screamers
Source: WordNet® 3.1
An"hi*ma, n. Etym: [Brazilian name.]
Definition: A South American aquatic bird; the horned screamer or kamichi (Palamedea cornuta). See Kamichi.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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