nene

American  

[ney-ney] / ˈneɪ neɪ /

noun

plural

nene

1. a barred, gray-brown wild goose, Nesochen sandvicensis, native to Hawaii, where it is the state bird.

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nene British  

/ ˈneɪˌneɪ /

noun

1. a rare black-and-grey short-winged Hawaiian goose, Branta sandvicensis, having partly webbed feet

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Etymology

Origin of nene

First recorded in 1900–05, nene is from the Hawaiian word nēnē

Example Sentences

Toure's kick was saved by Zambia goalkeeper Willard Mwanza after Banda had been penalised following a VAR check for catching Nene Dorgeles in the box.

From Barron's

Team selection and lack of player availability hampered Salford the entire season, with numerous departures - including high-profile players like Marc Sneyd, Nene Macdonald and Ryan Brierley - leaving a depleted side on the end of a succession of heavy defeats.

From BBC

The wonderfully absurd one-minute spots featured the likes of Bethenny Frankel, Kathy Griffin, NeNe Leakes, and more, pretending to roast marshmallows with their fellow Bravolebs, or, during the 2012 Olympics, run relays holding glasses of wine.

From Salon

Olympic and world silver medallist Hudson-Smith crossed the line second in 44.27, ahead of South Africa's Zakithi Nene, who has run the fastest time in the world this year with 43.76.

From BBC

Jonas, who declined the offer and would later become vocal about his resistance, said this offer came just before his then boss, Nhlanhla Nene, was sacked by Zuma.

From BBC