ser·i·e·ma (s r  - m )n. Either of two cranelike birds (Cariama cristata or Chunga burmeisteri) of southern South America, having a tuftlike crest at the base of the bill and living mostly on land where they feed on snakes, worms, and insects. [Spanish, from Tupi sariema.] |
seriema [ˌsɛrɪˈiːmə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) either of two cranelike South American birds, Cariama cristata or Chunga burmeisteri, having a crest just above the bill, rounded wings, and a long tail: family Cariamidae, order Gruiformes (cranes, rails, etc.)
[from New Latin, from Tupi çariama crested]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  seriema - Argentinian Cariama wader, wading bird - any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food genus Chunga - a genus of Cariamidae |
| 2. |  seriema - Brazilian Cariama; sole representative of the genus Cariamawader, wading bird - any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food Cariama, genus Cariama - the type genus of the Cariamidae comprising only the crested cariama |
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