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Tane

American  
[tah-ney] / ˈtɑ neɪ /

noun

  1. a Polynesian god of fertility.


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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

Tane Edmed will start at fly-half for Australia when they face England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, while Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Max Jorgensen and Taniela Tupou are all recalled following last weekend's win over Japan.

From BBC Oct. 30, 2025

I like Kaki no Tane with peanuts, a.k.a.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2022

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

Make it back here, then head for the docking cave and pray that Mary Lou and Tane got control of the yacht.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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