What does SERIN mean?

Serin

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• A small finch of the genus Serinus, native to Eurasia and Africa.
• A yellow crystalline compound, C10H12N2O, that is an isomer of tryptophan and is a precursor of melanin.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsɛrɪn/
• UK: /ˈsɛrɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "serin" comes from the Latin word "serinus," which means "of or pertaining to the serin finch." The first recorded use of the word "serin" in English dates back to the early 19th century. Serins are small finches that are native to Eurasia and Africa, and the word "serin" is used to refer to these birds as well as a yellow crystalline compound that is a precursor of melanin.

Synonyms:

• Canary
• Finch
• Bird

Related Words:

• Siren
• Serif
• Serum
• Serry
• Serge

Example Sentences:

• The serin finch is known for its melodious song.
• Scientists have been studying the role of serin in the production of melanin.