wren
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for wren, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small brown songbird, especially the Eurasian wren, known for its loud song and short, upright tail.
Synonyms
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Etymology
From Middle English wrenne, wranne, from Old English wrenna, wrænna, werna, wærna, wrenne (“wren”), from Proto-West Germanic *wrandijō, from Proto-Germanic *wrandijô (“wren”). Cognate with Old Saxon wrendilo (“wren”), Old High German rento, rentilo (“wren”), Danish rindel (“wren”), Icelandic rindill (“wren”).
Full origin of wren →Frequently asked questions
What does “wren” mean?
The word “wren” means a small brown songbird, especially the Eurasian wren, known for its loud song and short, upright tail. In plain terms, a small, common brown bird with a distinctive loud song for its size.
How do you pronounce “wren”?
“Wren” is pronounced rehn (/ɹɛn/ in IPA).
How do you use “wren” in a sentence?
Here is “wren” used in a sentence: “A tiny wren darted into the hedge before we could get a proper look.”
What part of speech is “wren”?
“Wren” is a noun.