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Definition of scrubwren

scrubwren

/ˈskrʌbˌrɛn/
scrub · wren
Plural:scrubwrens
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scrubwren Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various small, insectivorous passerine birds of the genus Sericornis, native to Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands, characterized by drab plumage and a preference for foraging in dense forest undergrowth.

Example

"The white-browed scrubwren darted quickly through the leaf litter of the coastal rainforest in search of insects."

• Nearby Words

scrubland
scrubs
scrubwoman
scrubwren
scruff
scruffily
scruffiness

Word Origin & Etymology

A 19th-century compound of 'scrub' (referencing their preferred dense undergrowth habitat) and 'wren' (due to their superficial resemblance to true wrens, despite belonging to a different family, Acanthizidae).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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