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genus Serinus

genus Serinus

9.9
A group of small finch birds that includes canaries and serins
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Serinus
  • European serins and canaries both belong to the genus Serinus.

Examples

  • The genus Serinus includes the well-known domestic canary and several wild species.

  • Bird enthusiasts often study members of the genus Serinus for their diverse songs.

  • The genus Serinus is known for its colorful species.

  • Many birds from the genus Serinus are popular as pets.

  • Bird enthusiasts often study members of the genus Serinus for their diverse songs.

  • European serins and canaries both belong to the genus Serinus.

  • The genus Serinus includes the well-known domestic canary and several wild species.

Synonyms

Serinus
vsgenus Serinus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small birds like canaries that live in Europe, Africa, and Asia

uses a general Old World label rather than naming specific regions

Surface Forms

genus Serinus singular
genera Serinus plural

Morphology

genus + Serinus

The phrase combines 'genus' (a biological rank grouping species) with the proper name 'Serinus' (a named genus of small finches), so the meaning — the taxonomic group called Serinus — is directly derivable from the constituents. This is a standard, compositional naming pattern in biology and is cross-linguistically familiar, making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Genus Serinus uses the word genus, meaning a group, and Serinus, an old word for a small finch called a 'serin'. That's why genus Serinus refers to a group of finches, including the familiar 'canary'.