Meaning
The Hawaiian goose, Branta sandvicensis, which was designated the state bird of Hawaii in 1957.
Etymology
Origin: Indigenous languages
Borrowed from Hawaiian nēnē, which is imitative of the bird’s call.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Hawaiian goosenēnē goose
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 85 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-22NEIOQUX
- 2026-09-21NABEJLY
- 2026-08-30ECGINTX
- 2026-08-11NAELMTY
- 2026-08-02NACDEHL
- 2026-05-07NDUIEMZ
- 2026-04-22NBLECIV
- 2026-04-12NALECHO
- 2026-03-28NABEMKT
- 2026-03-21EILNPUV
- 2026-03-16NCELGIX
- 2026-03-11NWDTLEO
+73 earlier appearances in the archive.