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canary Definition and Meaning in English (canary definition)

noun
Synonyms:songbirdfinch
Quick Answer • Definition

Canary definition: A small, yellow or yellowish-green finch, native to the Canary Islands, often kept as a cage bird for its singing.

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Definitions of Canary

  1. 1noun

    A small, yellow or yellowish-green finch, native to the Canary Islands, often kept as a cage bird for its singing.

Example Sentences

casual

“The bright yellow canary sang a beautiful melody from its cage.”

Synonyms

Inflected Word Forms

pluralcanaries
adjectivecanary yellow

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

canary in a coal mineidiom

Something or someone that serves as an early warning of danger or trouble.

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Canary definition: A small, yellow or yellowish-green finch, native to the Canary Islands, often kept as a cage bird for its singing.
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'Canary' translates to 'canary' in English. Canary definition: A small, yellow or yellowish-green finch, native to the Canary Islands, often kept as a cage bird for its singing.
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