Canari

/kəˈnɑːri/ noun

Definition

A canary bird, or a bright yellow color like that of a canary.

Etymology

From Spanish canario, from Canarias (Canary Islands), where these yellow birds were originally found. The islands were named after wild dogs (Latin canis) living there.

Kelly Says

The Canary Islands were actually named after dogs, not canaries—but when bright yellow birds from there were discovered, they got the island's name instead, flipping the history!

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