canary bird
Definition
Noun: 1. A small songbird: Specifically, any of several small, brightly colored finches native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores, known for their melodious song. The domestic canary is a popular cage bird.
Usage
The term "canary bird" is a slightly more formal or descriptive variant of the common word "canary." It is used to refer to the bird species, emphasizing its identity as a bird. - She breeds canary birds for their color and song. - The canary bird in the cage began to sing at dawn.
Advanced Usage
- "Like a canary bird": Used in similes to describe someone with a beautiful singing voice.
- She sang like a canary bird, filling the room with melody.
Variants and Related Words
- Canary (n): The more common and concise term for a canary bird.
- He bought a yellow canary from the pet store.
Synonyms
- Serinus canaria: The scientific name for the wild ancestor of the domestic canary.
- Songbird: A general term for birds known for their vocalizations.
Noun
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any of several small Old World finches
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