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 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
Wrens from mainland Britain typically weigh between 7 and 10 grams.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
The bitterness of that remains, especially because women’s contributions to the war effort came too late for many of her fellow Wrens.
From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2024
Marie Scott joined the Wrens in 1944, aged 17.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2022
And that is why we call our gold-crowned Wrens, Kinglets, or Kingwrens and I suppose that is why they wear a crown of gold.
From Woodland Tales by Ernest Thompson Seton
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