"Jacamar" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Jacamar is a type of bird, specifically a member of the family Galbulidae. There are over 30 species of jacamar, which are found in the tropical regions of Central and South America. They are known for their bright plumage, long beaks, and ability to hover in mid-air as they forage for insects and fruit.
Jabiru is a type of large wading bird that is native to the wetlands of Central and South America. It is a member of the stork family and is characterized by its distinctive bright pink bare face and throat, which gives it a unique and striking appearance. Jabiru birds are also known for their impressive size, reaching heights of up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) and weighing up to 9 pounds (4 kg). They are social birds and are often found in large flocks, feeding on small fish, frogs, and insects.
Jaborandi is a type of plant native to the tropical regions of South America. The leaves of the Jaborandi plant contain a drug called cyclopentolate, which has been traditionally used as a mydriatic, meaning it causes the pupil to dilate. In medicine, Jaborandi extract is used to dilate the pupils during eye exams and other medical procedures.
A jabot is a decorative strip of lace or other material, typically attached to the front of a shirt or other garment. It is usually worn by men, and is often associated with traditional or formal attire, such as academic or ceremonial regalia.
Jacaltecan is a member of a subgroup of the Mayan languages spoken in the western highlands of Guatemala.
Jacek is a common Polish masculine given name, derived from the Polish word "jakać", which means "to rejoice" or "to be joyful". It is often associated with the Latin name Jason, and is also found in other Slavic languages such as Czech and Slovak.
Adjacent refers to something that is next to something else, often physically. It can also mean contiguous, meaning sharing a common boundary. For example, "The adjacent rooms were not connected." or "The adjacent offices were separated by a thin wall."
Jacinda is a proper noun, referring to Jacinda Ardern, the 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand, who has been in office since 2017.