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Definition of shama

shama

/ˈʃɑː.mə/
sha · ma
Plural:shamas
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shama Lexical Profile

shama Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several thrush-like songbirds of the genus Copsychus native to the dense undergrowth of South and Southeast Asia, particularly the white-rumped shama, highly valued in aviculture for their loud, rich, and melodious singing.

Example

"During our trek through the tropical forest, we paused to listen to the captivating, flute-like song of a hidden shama."

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• Rhymes for shama

• Nearby Words

shaker
shallon
shallot
shama
shampoo
shamrock
shanghai

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Hindi श्यामा (śyāmā), meaning 'black' or 'dark', which traces back to Sanskrit.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shama. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shama
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