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wren

noun \ˈren\

: a small bird with brown feathers and a short tail that points upward

Full Definition of WREN

: 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

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

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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

Sir Christopher 1632–1723 Eng. architect

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 Defined for Kids

wren

noun \ˈren\

Definition of WREN for Kids

: a small brown songbird with a short tail that points upward

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