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Uncommoncanary
The correct spelling is canary.
How to pronounce canary
/kəˈnɛəɹi/
nounIPA: /kəˈnɛəɹi/
Say it like: Can-aree
The correct spelling is canary. A small, usually yellow, finch (genus Serinus), a songbird native to the Canary Islands.
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Meanings
noun
- 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.
- 5.A lively dance, possibly of Spanish origin (also called canaries).
verb
- 1.To dance nimbly (as in the canary dance)
- 2.To inform or snitch, to betray secrets, especially about illegal activities.
adjective
- 1.Of a light yellow colour.
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