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Meaning of canary

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

canary

Pronunciation:/kəˈnɛəɹi//kəˈnɛəɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. A small, usually yellow, finch (genus Serinus), a songbird native to the Canary Islands.

  2. Any of various small birds of different countries, most of which are largely yellow in colour.

  3. A light, slightly greenish, yellow colour.

  4. A light, sweet, white wine from the Canary Islands.

verb

Definitions

  1. To dance nimbly (as in the canary dance)

  2. To inform or snitch, to betray secrets, especially about illegal activities.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a light yellow colour.