wren-tit

American  

[ren-tit] / ˈrɛnˌtɪt /

Or wrentit

noun

1. a small, brown bird, Chamaea fasciata, of the western U.S., resembling a wren and a titmouse, and having a long, tapered tail.

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Etymology

Origin of wren-tit

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

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wren-tit

When the lazuli came back with food, it was only to see her little bird flying off to the other side of the tree after the wren-tit!

From A-Birding on a Bronco by Merriam, Florence A.

When she had gone, the wren-tit came back.

From A-Birding on a Bronco by Merriam, Florence A.

When the wren-tit had at last been driven from his position, the gnatcatchers flew up into a tree and, standing near together, talked the matter over excitedly.

From A-Birding on a Bronco by Merriam, Florence A.

The lazuli kept silent, but the wren-tit called softly and the little one raised its wings and flew toward her, leaving its mother behind.

From A-Birding on a Bronco by Merriam, Florence A.

I became so impressed by the wren-tit side of the case that I quite forgot the lazuli note and markings.

From A-Birding on a Bronco by Merriam, Florence A.