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单词 serin
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Definition of serin in English:

serin

noun ˈsɛrɪnˈsɛrən
  • A small Eurasian and North African finch related to the canary, with a short bill and typically streaky plumage.

    丝雀,金丝雀

    Genus Serinus, family Fringillidae: several species, in particular the European serin (S. serinus)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A European Serin is present in Warley Woods singing from thickets to the left of the path leading from the Abbey.
    • In the serin, Serinus serinus, female, copulatory behavior was not significantly affected by song performance of the mate.
    • The European serin inhabits wooded and shrubby hillsides, and also utilizes well-vegetated agricultural areas, such as vineyards, orchards, and plantations.

Origin

Mid 16th century (denoting a canary): from French, 'canary', of unknown ultimate origin.

Rhymes

Erin, Perrin

Definition of serin in US English:

serin

nounˈsɛrənˈserən
  • A small Eurasian and North African finch related to the canary, with a short bill and typically streaky plumage.

    丝雀,金丝雀

    Genus Serinus, family Fringillidae: several species, in particular the European serin (S. serinus)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In the serin, Serinus serinus, female, copulatory behavior was not significantly affected by song performance of the mate.
    • The European serin inhabits wooded and shrubby hillsides, and also utilizes well-vegetated agricultural areas, such as vineyards, orchards, and plantations.
    • A European Serin is present in Warley Woods singing from thickets to the left of the path leading from the Abbey.

Origin

Mid 16th century (denoting a canary): from French, ‘canary’, of unknown ultimate origin.

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