cactus wren
noun
any American wren of the genus Campylorhynchus, of arid regions, especially C. brunneicapillus, of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico.
Origin of cactus wren
1An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Words Nearby cactus wren
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How to use cactus wren in a sentence
It adds a new touch of interest to the forbidding cactus to know that the cactus wren builds her nest between its leaves.
The Last Harvest | John Burroughs
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