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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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Definitions of Canary
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casual
“The bright yellow canary sang a beautiful melody from its cage.”
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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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What is the meaning of 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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'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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