English dictionary
canary
/k/@/'n/(@)/r/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Of or pertaining to the Canary Islands; as, <i>canary</i> wine; <i>canary</i> birds.
Source: webster1913
noun
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someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a female singer
Synonyms sopranoSource: WordNet 3.0
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a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge
Synonyms canary yellowSource: WordNet 3.0
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any of several small Old World finches
Synonyms canary birdSource: WordNet 3.0
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Wine made in the Canary Islands; sack.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow
Synonyms canary-yellowSource: WordNet 3.0
verb
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To perform the canary dance; to move nimbly; to caper.
Source: webster1913