noun
nene
NAY-nay
Nene (noun) means the Hawaiian goose, a rare native bird that is the official state bird of Hawaii. Example: “Conservationists have worked for decades to bring the nene back from near-extinction.”
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The Hawaiian goose, a rare native bird that is the official state bird of Hawaii.
"Conservationists have worked for decades to bring the nene back from near-extinction."
How to use nene
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA goose species found only in Hawaii, smaller and less webbed-footed than most geese since it spends more time on lava fields than in water.
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Word forms
- Plural
- nenes
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Etymology
From Hawaiian nēnē, a word imitating the bird's honking call.
Rhymes for nene
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What does “nene” mean?
The word “nene” means the Hawaiian goose, a rare native bird that is the official state bird of Hawaii. In plain terms, a goose species found only in Hawaii, smaller and less webbed-footed than most geese since it spends more time on lava fields than in water.
How do you pronounce “nene”?
“Nene” is pronounced NAY-nay (/ˈneɪˌneɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “nene” in a sentence?
Here is “nene” used in a sentence: “Conservationists have worked for decades to bring the nene back from near-extinction.”
What part of speech is “nene”?
“Nene” is a noun.
