Word: Canary
How to pronounce: kæˈne(ə)rɪ
Noun
Definitions:
1. A mainly African finch with a melodious song, typically having yellowish-green plumage. One kind is popular as a pet bird and has been bred in a variety of colors, especially bright yellow.
Example sentences: "Janet has been keeping exotic birds including cockatiels, finches and canaries for 12 years."
2. A bright yellow color resembling the plumage of a canary.
Example sentences: "Villas painted in canary yellow"
3. A sweet wine from the Canary Islands, similar to Madeira.
Example sentences: "His drinks cellar would have been stocked with vast quantities of strong beer and small beer (a weaker brew), as well as a range of wines such as claret and canary."
Synonyms:
canary bird
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Canary in Other Languages...
Spanish:
German: Canary
French: Canaries
Italian: Canarie
Turkish: Kanarya
