cactus wren

cac·tus wren

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kak-tuh s ren]
- /ˈkæk təs rɛn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kak-tuh s ren]
- /ˈkæk təs rɛn/

Definitions of cactus wren words

noun cactus wren any American wren of the genus Campylorhynchus, of arid regions, especially C. brunneicapillus, of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. 1
noun cactus wren Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus, a wren that is native to the southwestern United States southwards to central Mexico. 0

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Origin of cactus wren

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1865-70

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cactus wren popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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