Wrens
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Wrens
Pronounced form of the initial letters, with placement of vowel suggested by wren
Example Sentences
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Wrens from mainland Britain typically weigh between 7 and 10 grams.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Wrens from Fair Isle and the Outer Hebrides remained more genetically similar to mainland birds, showing that island evolution can vary significantly even across nearby islands.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Arriving in Britain on the day war was declared, she immediately joined the Wrens.
From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024
Back in the UK, Christian joined the Women's Royal Naval Service, known as the Wrens, and was posted to Belfast.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2022
The Lyre Bird is responsible for the statement that Australia possesses "Wrens as large as peacocks," whereas most Wrens are very small.
From An Australian Bird Book A Pocket Book for Field Use by Leach, John Albert
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