Canary: meaning, definitions and examples

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canary

 

[ kษ™หˆnษ›ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird type

A canary is a small songbird known for its vibrant yellow color and melodious singing. They are often kept as pets and are particularly popular in households for their cheerful sounds.

Synonyms

canary bird, serin, songbird, yellow bird

Examples of usage

  • She has a beautiful canary that sings every morning.
  • Canaries are often used in cages for decoration.
  • The pet shop has a selection of canaries for sale.
Context #2 | Noun

mining term

Historically, canaries were used in coal mines as a warning system. Miners would bring a canary into the mine with them; if the bird showed signs of distress or died, it indicated dangerous levels of toxic gases.

Synonyms

safety animal, warning indicator

Examples of usage

  • In the past, canaries were vital for miners' safety.
  • The canary in the coal mine serves as a warning.
  • They used a canary to detect gas leaks.

Translations

Translations of the word "canary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคจเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kanarie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kenari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฝะฐั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kanarek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒŠใƒชใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท canari

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanarya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋‚˜๋ฆฌ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู†ุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanรกr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kanรกrik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡‘ไธ้›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kanarฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kanarรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะฝะฐั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanariya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canario

Etymology

The word 'canary' comes from the Latin term 'canaria avis', which means 'dog island bird', referring to the Canary Islands, where these birds were first domesticated. The islands were named after the Latin word 'canis', meaning dog, due to the large population of dogs found there. Canaries became popular pets in the 17th century, and their breeding led to various color mutations. The bright yellow canary we recognize today became especially favored due to its beautiful song and appearance. Over the years, canaries have also been associated with mining, as these birds were utilized to detect toxic gases. The practice of using canaries as safety indicators in coal mining highlighted their importance in both domesticated and industrial contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,577, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.