Hawaiian goose

noun

: nene

Examples of Hawaiian goose in a Sentence

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The nonprofit leader is not the only one who sees parallels between the story of the Hawaiian goose and the endemic land snails. Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025 While driving in the Summit District, be extra careful of wildlife, such as nēnē (Hawaiian goose), on the roadways. Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 29 Dec. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hawaiian goose was circa 1909

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“Hawaiian goose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hawaiian%20goose. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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