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单词 nene
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nene

noun

ne·​ne ˈnā-(ˌ)nā How to pronounce nene (audio)
: an endangered goose (Branta sandvicensis synonym Nesochen sandvicensis) of the Hawaiian Islands that usually inhabits waterless uplands and feeds on berries and vegetation

Illustration of nene

Illustration of nene

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web With protection under the Endangered Species Act, along with captive breeding and rigorous habitat restoration, the number of nene rose to more than 3,000 in 2019. Nusmila Lohani, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2020 The namesake nene potstickers are connected by a lacy batter on top and filled with shiitake or pork. Sarah Fritsche, SFChronicle.com, 17 June 2018 Look for Island Sole, 728 Front St., whose sign shows a nene wearing flip-flops. Brian J. Cantwell, chicagotribune.com, 24 Apr. 2018

Word History

Etymology

Hawaiian nēnē

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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