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Tane

American  
[tah-ney] / ˈtɑ neɪ /

noun

  1. a Polynesian god of fertility.


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I discovered this vegan place in Highland Park that does vegan sushi that’s pretty new called Tane Vegan Izakaya.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 12, 2025

Inexperienced Tane Edmed took over the key playmaking role while Matt Faessler replaced Pollard, with 35-year-old playmaker James O'Connor released back to his club.

From Barron's Nov. 22, 2025

The staff will also unveil a trove of Poe artifacts that Susan Jaffe Tane, a preeminent New York collector, donated for the occasion.

From Washington Post Mar. 11, 2022

As Maori from Cape Town, South Africa, I am so proud to see every day my roots embedded on my skin, tattooed by a Maori artist Tane, from Rotorua, New Zealand.

From BBC Oct. 5, 2012

“Really. Never seen the Golden Gate Bridge, and I like the ukulele,” Tane said.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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