noun
- Plural of carassow; large, dark game birds native to Central and South America, related to curassows and guans.
Usage: Also spelled curassow or currasow in some contexts; Ornithological term
Examples
- The carassows inhabit the tropical forests of the Amazon basin.
- Birdwatchers traveled to Brazil hoping to spot carassows in their natural habitat.
- Several species of carassows are endangered due to habitat loss.
- The carassows are known for their distinctive calls that echo through the rainforest.