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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) jacamar
any tropical American bird of the family Galbulidae, having a long bill and usu. metallic green plumage above.

Etymology: (1640–50; < F < Tupi jacamáciri)

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1. (noun) jacamar
tropical American insectivorous bird having a long sharp bill and iridescent green or bronze plumage

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1. (noun) jacamar
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

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