Wren Definition

wren
noun
  1. English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
  2. any of several small active brown birds of the northern hemisphere with short upright tails; they feed on insects

"Wren" in song lyrics

See how wren is used in real songs:

  • "Said he to the wren:"
    Hippy Hi Hoppy
  • "As little Jenny Wren"
    Jenny Wren
  • "Two Owls and a Hen, four Larks and a Wren,"
    My Beard

Usage tips for "wren"

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