Tennessee
/ˌtɛnəˈsiː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Tennessees
Meaning · English
The Tennessee warbler, Oreothlypis peregrina.
Noun
Examples
The Nashville's cousin, the Tennessee warbler, is just as badly named: neither can be found in Tennessee, except during migration. Tennessees vary a lot in fall; some are almost pure white below, mimicking spring plumage, while immatures like the one pictured on page 304 can be quite yellow below.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Tennessee” mean?
The Tennessee warbler, Oreothlypis peregrina.
Is “Tennessee” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.