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tchagra

/ˈtʃɑːɡrə/
tcha · gra
Plural:tchagras
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tchagra Lexical Profile

tchagra Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several species of passerine birds in the bushshrike family (genus Tchagra), native to the scrublands and savannas of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, characterized by distinctive striped head markings and a melodious whistling call.

Example

"While exploring the South African bushveld, the ornithologists recorded the unmistakable piping call of a southern tchagra."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century by the French ornithologist François Levaillant as 'tchagra', directly imitating the harsh, chattering call of the bird.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tchagra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tchagra
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