Ren

usgb/ˌɑːr iː ˈen/
noun

A small bird that is known for its singing and is often found in North America and Europe.

I heard the sweet song of a ren from my window in the early morning.
Visual representation of "ren" - A small bird that is known for its singing and is often found in North America and Europe.

Often appears as...

  • house ren
  • winter ren
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Pronunciation

Pronounce 'ren' like 'wren' to sound correct; they are homophones.

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I saw a ren, or should I say, wren, in the garden.
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Bird Species

'Ren' refers specifically to a bird type; don't confuse with general bird names.

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Is that a finch? No, it's a ren.
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Regional Note

Use 'ren' when discussing fauna in North America or Europe, less known elsewhere.

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I'm studying European birds, like the ren.
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