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

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.

Nevertheless, my riddle was only half solved, for how about the wren-tit?

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

Both lazuli and wren-tit stood before the small bird.

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

But if so, what did this interest on the part of the wren-tit mean?

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.