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Hawaiian goose

American  

noun

  1. nene.


Etymology

Origin of Hawaiian goose

First recorded in 1825–35


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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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