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Definition of nene

nene

/ˈneɪ.neɪ/
ne · ne
Plural:nenes
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nene Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A medium-sized species of goose endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, characterized by its mostly terrestrial lifestyle, reduced webbing on its feet, and distinctive black face and cap. It serves as the official state bird of Hawaii.

Example

"While hiking the volcanic slopes of Maui, the group was fortunate enough to spot a pair of endangered nenes foraging in the native shrubland."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the early 19th century from Hawaiian 'nēnē', likely of imitative origin reflecting the bird's soft, murmuring call.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nene. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nene
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