canary
nounUK /kəˈneə.ri/
US /kəˈner.i/
A canary is a small yellow bird that sings.
The canary sang sweetly in its cage by the window.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A bright yellow color.
She painted the kitchen walls a cheerful canary.
3. A person who warns others of danger, from the practice of using canaries in coal mines.
The whistleblower acted as a canary for the company's safety problems.
4. A sweet wine from the Canary Islands.
They served a glass of canary with dessert.