common canary
Definition
- Noun:
- A small, typically yellow songbird native to the Canary Islands and the Azores, widely kept as a cage bird and bred for its melodious song.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The cheerful song of the common canary filled the room.
- She breeds common canaries for their vibrant yellow color and pleasant singing.
Advanced Usage
- "Wild-type common canary": Refers to the original, naturally occurring variety, as opposed to domesticated breeds.
- The wild-type common canary has a more subdued coloration than its domesticated counterparts.
Variants and Related Words
- Canary (Serinus canaria) (n): The full biological name for the species, often used interchangeably with "common canary."
- Domestic canary (n): Refers specifically to the many bred varieties of the common canary kept as pets.
Synonyms
- Atlantic canary: Another name for the species, referencing its native habitat.
- Island canary: A synonym emphasizing its origin on the Canary Islands.
Noun
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native to the Canary Islands and Azores; popular usually yellow cage bird noted for its song
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