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koe-eläin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • canary noun A small yellow finch popular as a caged songbird.

Senses

koe-eläin is used for these senses in English:

  • canary Any test subject, especially an inadvertent or unwilling one. (From the mining practice of using canaries to detect dangerous gases.)

canary — full definition

  1. noun A small yellow finch popular as a caged songbird.
  2. noun Informally, an informer who reveals secrets to the authorities.
  3. adj A bright, light yellow colour.
  4. noun In software or business, a small early test rollout of a change before it goes to everyone.

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