Definition of 'canary'

Noun

1. someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
      Synonyms: fink snitch snitcher stoolpigeon stool pigeon stoolie sneak sneaker
2. a female singer
3. a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge
      Synonyms: canary yellow
4. any of several small Old World finches
      Synonyms: canary bird

Adjective

1. having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow
      Synonyms: canary-yellow

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