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canary

/kəˈnɛri/ noun · British & US
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What does canary mean?

noun

A small songbird with a melodious voice, typically yellow in colour, often kept as a pet or used in mining for early warning of gas.

Example

"The canary in the coal mine began to sing, warning the miners of the impending danger."

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