Phrase guide

Carolina wren

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A common species of wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) found throughout the eastern United States and nearby areas. It is the state bird of South Carolina.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

large United States wren with a musical call

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Thryothorus ludovicianus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: wren, jenny wren

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: střízlík karolinský — Thryothorus ludovicianus
  • Dutch: Carolina-winterkoning — Thryothorus ludovicianus
  • French: troglodyte de Caroline — Thryothorus ludovicianus
  • Russian: кароли́нский куста́рниковый крапи́вник (karolínskij kustárnikovyj krapívnik) — Thryothorus ludovicianus