Hawaiian goose
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Hawaiian goose
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Red soil and lava rocks dominate the high-altitude landscape, which is also home to endangered and threatened species like the nene, the Hawaiian goose, and the Hawaiian petrel, an endangered seabird.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2023
The money was used to pay law enforcement staff and rangers, including one who monitors endangered nene, or Hawaiian goose.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 5, 2019
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