1. A large, dark game bird of South America, related to the curassow, with a distinctive crest and loud call.
Usage: Also spelled 'curassow' (more common spelling).; Ornithology; tropical bird.

Examples

• The carassow is native to the rainforests of South America.
• Hunters have long pursued the carassow for its meat.
• The loud call of the carassow echoes through the forest canopy.
• Birdwatchers travel to remote regions hoping to spot a carassow in its natural habitat.