definition of
canary

[1] #1 canary n. [fink, snitch, snitcher, stoolpigeon, stool pigeon, stoolie, sneak, sneaker] someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police. wn

[2] #2 canary s. [canary-yellow] having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow. wn

[3] #3 canary n. a female singer. wn

[4] #4 canary n. [canary yellow] a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge. wn

[5] #5 canary n. [canary bird] any of several small Old World finches. wn