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Definition of grasswren

grasswren

/ˈɡræsˌrɛn/
grass · wren
Plural:grasswrens
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grasswren Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian Any of several small, ground-dwelling songbirds of the genus Amytornis (family Maluridae) native to the arid and semi-arid regions of Australia, characterized by their long tails, cryptic plumage, and habit of running rapidly through spinifex grass or scrub rather than flying.

Example

"The elusive Eyrean grasswren is rarely seen by birdwatchers due to its habit of darting quickly between clumps of cane grass in the deep desert."

• Nearby Words

grasslike
grassquit
grassroots
grasswren
grassy
grate
grateful

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'grass' and 'wren', coined in the 19th century to describe the bird's preferred habitat and its superficial physical resemblance to true wrens, though they belong to the distinct fairy-wren family.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grasswren. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grasswren
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