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

Wren

biographical name \ˈren\

Definition of WREN

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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

wren

noun    (Concise Encyclopedia)

Any of approximately 75 species (family Troglodytidae) of chunky songbirds found in the Western Hemisphere. One species, Troglodytes troglodytes, has spread to the Old World; typical of the family, it is about 4 in. (10 cm) long and dark-barred brown, with a short, slightly downcurved bill, short rounded wings, and short cocked tail. Common throughout the Western Hemisphere is the house wren. The largest U.S. species (8 in. [20 cm] long) is the cactus wren of southwestern deserts. Wrens hunt insects in marshes, rocky wastes, or shrubbery, revealing their presence by chatter and loud song. They nest in holes, in thickets, or on ledges.