canary bird

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canary bird

A canary bird sings from its perch in a cage.

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.
canary bird

A canary bird sings from its perch in a cage.

Noun
  1. any of several small Old World finches

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