wren

wren

noun \ˈren\

Definition of WREN

1

: any of a family (Troglodytidae) of small typically brownish oscine singing birds; especially : a very small widely distributed bird (Troglodytes troglodytes) that has a short erect tail and is noted for its song

2

: any of various small singing birds resembling the true wrens in size and habits

Illustration of WREN

Origin of WREN

Middle English wrenne, from Old English wrenna; akin to Old High German rentilo wren

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with WREN

ben, den, en, fen, Fenn, gen, glen, hen, ken, Ken, n, pen, Rennes, Seine, sen, Sten, ten, then, wen, when, Wren, yen, Zen