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Definition of "nene" []

  • A rare wild goose (Branta sandvicensis) of the Hawaiian Islands, having a grayish-brown body with a black face. Also called Hawaiian goose. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "nene" in a sentence
  • "Thanks largely to their pioneering and tireless efforts in these areas, this Park remains a world-class biological jewel where people can still experience a mind-bending diversity of unique ecosystems and species such as the charismatic nene goose, hawksbill sea turtle, and Mauna Loa silversword."
  • "Fri 10/02/09 1: 05 PM how many calories does nene eat a day??"
  • "Hmmm. You tell me and please try not to "Mispeak" nene"
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augustin
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cathleen
celine
charlene
christine
clymene
coleen
colleen
Corinne
Hawaiian goose
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