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nene.

The Hawaiian goose, Branta sandvicensis, which was designated the state bird of Hawaii in 1957.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈneɪneɪ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈneɪˌneɪ/General-American
  1. The Hawaiian goose, Branta sandvicensis, which was designated the state bird of Hawaii in 1957.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Hawaiian nēnē, which is imitative of the bird’s call.

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