Etymology

Noun

1. A small, usually yellow, finch (genus Serinus), a songbird native to the Canary Islands.
2. Any of various small birds of different countries, most of which are largely yellow in colour.
3. A light, slightly greenish, yellow colour.

4. A light, sweet, white wine from the Canary Islands.
5. A lively dance, possibly of Spanish origin (also called canaries).
6. Any test subject, especially an inadvertent or unwilling one. (From the mining practice of using canaries to detect dangerous gases.)
7. A female singer, soprano, a coloratura singer.
8. An informer or snitch; a squealer.
9. A (usually yellow) capsule of Nembutal™ barbiturate.
10. A sticker of unroadworthiness.

Scientific names

• Serinus canaria
• Serinus pusillus
• Serinus serinus

Adjective

1. of a light yellow colour.