Meaning
Any of a group of wading birds in the family Jacanidae, usually having long toes and claws, and found throughout the world.
Etymology
Origin: Portuguese
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese jaçanã, from Old Tupi îasanã.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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