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Definition of antwren

antwren

/ˈænt.rɛn/
ant · wren
Plural:antwrens
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antwren Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of numerous small, insectivorous passerine birds in the family Thamnophilidae, native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, characterized by their active foraging behavior and wren-like appearance.

Example

"While trekking through the Amazon rainforest, the ornithologist carefully documented a male pygmy antwren flitting through the dense canopy."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

antshrike
antthrush
antwerp
antwren
anvil
apalachicola
apalis

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'ant' and 'wren', named for the bird's frequent association with army ant swarms to catch flushed insects, combined with its small size and behavioral resemblance to true wrens.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antwren. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antwren
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