3 entries under this word
a. [Fr. Canarie, Lat. Canaria insula, one of the Insulæ Fortunatæ in the Atlantic Ocean, so called from its large dogs, from canis, dog.] 1. Of, or pertaining to, the Canary Islands; as, canary wine; canary-birds. 2. Of a yellowish color; as, canary-stone.
n. 1. Wine made in the Canary Isles. “Thou lackest a cup of canary.” Shak.
Sense 2. A quick and lively dance. [Obs.]
Make you dance canary With sprightly fire and motion. Shak.
v. i. To perform the canary dance. [Obs.] Jig off a tune at the tongue's end, Canary to it with your feet. Shak.