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jenny wren

(UK) The wren, , especially as considered (in nursery-rhymes, etc.) as the wife or sweetheart of robin redbreast.

ˈd͡ʒɛni ˈɹɛn135 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK) The wren, , especially as considered (in nursery-rhymes, etc.) as the wife or sweetheart of robin redbreast.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(Australia) a female blue wren, or a male blue wren in non-breeding plumage.

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