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Meaning of Wren Day | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɹɛn ˌdeɪ

Definitions

A custom on December 26 where people, especially boys, hunt a wren (originally a live bird, and now a fake one) and parade it upon a decorated pole for prosperity in the coming year.

Ireland, Newfoundland, Wales

Equivalents

Cymraeg hela'r dryw
Gaeilge Lá an Dreoilín
Русский Охо́та на крапи́вника

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

wren-babbler wren-spinetail wren-warbler Wrenaissance wrenboy Wrenbury

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