Canary yellow

/kəˌnɛri ˌjɛloʊ/

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Definitions of canary yellow

noun
a light to moderate yellow with a greenish tint

synonyms: canary

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type of:
yellow, yellowness
yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons

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