Wren Definition
rĕn
wrens
noun
wrens
Any of a large family (Troglodytidae) of small, insect-eating passerine birds having a long bill, rounded wings, and a stubby, erect tail; esp., the house wren (Troglodytes aedon), that often nests in birdhouses in North America.
Webster's New World
Any of certain other passerine birds of various families.
Webster's New World
A member of the (British) Women's Royal Naval Service.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- sir christopher wren
- jenny-wren
pronoun
A surname.
Wiktionary
Sir Christopher Wren, English architect.
Wiktionary
(rare) A male or female given name from the noun wren.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Wren
Noun
Singular:
wren
Plural:
wrensOrigin of Wren
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From the similarity to WRNS, influenced by wrens (birds).
From Wiktionary
Middle English wrenne from Old English wrenna
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Originally a nickname from Middle English wrenne (“wren").
From Wiktionary
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