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

Lazuli Bunting, 189-193, 217; adopted by wren-tit, 189-193.

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.

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

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

The wren-tit had stayed behind at the well; but while the lazuli was gone, who should come flying in but the foster mother!

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

The lazuli, however, sat indifferently on a branch and plumed her feathers, though when she did fly down toward the young one, the wren-tit gave way.

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