Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kom-uh n kuh-nair-ee]
- /ˈkɒm ən kəˈnɛər i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kom-uh n kuh-nair-ee]
- /ˈkɒm ən kəˈnɛər i/
Definitions of common canary words
- noun common canary See under canary (def 1). 1
- noun plural common canary any of several Old World finches of the genus Serinus, especially S. canaria (common canary) native to the Canary Islands and often kept as a pet, in the wild being greenish with brown streaks above and yellow below and in domesticated varieties usually bright yellow or pale yellow. 1
- noun plural common canary Also called canary yellow. a light, clear yellow color. 1
- noun plural common canary Slang. informer (def 1). 1
- noun plural common canary Slang. a female singer, especially with a dance band. 1
- noun plural common canary a sweet white wine of the Canary Islands, resembling sherry. 1
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Origin of common canary
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Spanish (Isla) Canaria < Latin Canāria (insula) Dog (Island), equivalent to can(is) dog + -āria, feminine of -ārius -ary
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common canary popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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