Jäc'a-mär', n.

n. [Fr. jacamar, Braz. jacamarica.] (Ornith.) One of a genus of brilliant birds (Galbula paradisea), allied to the kingfishers in form, but with the habits of the bee-eaters. It is of an exceedingly brilliant green color, and is found in Surinam. Eng. Cyc.