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

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 Florence A. Merriam

Then came the thrashers, with their loud rollicking songs; and when they had pitched down into the brush, out rang the clear bell-like tones of the wren-tit, filling the air with sound.

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

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 Florence A. Merriam

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 Florence A. Merriam

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 Florence A. Merriam