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- [ser-in]
- /ˈsɛr ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ser-in]
- /ˈsɛr ɪn/
Definitions of serin word
- noun serin a small finch, Serinus serinus, of Europe and northern Africa, closely related to the canary. 1
- noun serin any of various small yellow-and-brown finches of the genus Serinus, esp S. serinus, of parts of Europe and North Africa 0
- noun serin any of various small, yellow or yellowish-green Eurasian finches of a genus (Serinus) that includes the canary, esp. a European species (S. serinus) 0
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Origin of serin
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Middle French sere(i)n; compare Old Provençal serena, sirena bee-eater (a green bird) < Late Latin sīrēna, for Latin sīrēn siren
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Parts of speech for Serin
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serin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
serin usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for serin
noun serin
- canary — Canaries are small yellow birds which sing beautifully and are often kept as pets.
- oscine — of, belonging to, or pertaining to the suborder Oscines, of the order Passeriformes, comprising the songbirds that have highly developed vocal organs.
- wren — Sir Christopher, 1632–1723, English architect.
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