WREN


Meaning of WREN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ren

Function: noun

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

Date: before 12th century

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

wren

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