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单词 mocking wren
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Definition of mocking wren in English:

mocking wren

noun ˈmɒkɪŋ ˌrɛn
  • A North American wren of the genus Thryothorus; especially the Carolina wren, T. ludovicianus.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Nuttall (1786–1859), botanist. From mocking + wren, so called from its habit of mimicking the calls of other birds.

 
 

Definition of mocking wren in US English:

mocking wren

nounˈmɒkɪŋ ˌrɛn
  • A North American wren of the genus Thryothorus; especially the Carolina wren, T. ludovicianus.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Nuttall (1786–1859), botanist. From mocking + wren, so called from its habit of mimicking the calls of other birds.

 
 
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