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Gnu Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Gnu? [n] large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail Synonyms \| Synonyms for Gnu: wildebeest Related Terms \| Find terms related to Gnu: antelope \| buck \| camel \| camelopard \| Cape elk \| caribou \| deer \| deerlet \| doe \| dromedary \| eland \| elk \| fallow deer \| fawn \| gazelle \| giraffe \| hart \| hartebeest \| hind \| kaama \| moose \| mule deer \| musk deer \| okapi \| red deer \| reindeer \| roe \| roe deer \| roebuck \| springbok \| stag \| Virginia deer \| wildebeest See Also \| antelope \| Connochaetes \| genus Connochaetes Gnu In Webster's Dictionary \Gnu\, n. [Hottentot gnu, or nju: cf. F. gnou.] (Zo["o]l.) One of two species of large South African antelopes of the genus {Catoblephas}, having a mane and bushy tail, and curved horns in both sexes. [Written also {gnoo}.] Note: The common gnu or wildebeest ({Catoblephas gnu}) is plain brown; the brindled gnu or blue wildebeest ({C. gorgon}) is larger, with transverse stripes of black on the neck and shoulders.

Gnu Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Gnu?

[n] large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail

Synonyms | Synonyms for Gnu: wildebeest

See Also | antelope | Connochaetes | genus Connochaetes

Gnu In Webster's Dictionary

\Gnu\, n. [Hottentot gnu, or nju: cf. F. gnou.] (Zo["o]l.)
One of two species of large South African antelopes of the
genus {Catoblephas}, having a mane and bushy tail, and curved
horns in both sexes. [Written also {gnoo}.]

Note: The common gnu or wildebeest ({Catoblephas gnu}) is
      plain brown; the brindled gnu or blue wildebeest ({C.
      gorgon}) is larger, with transverse stripes of black on
      the neck and shoulders.

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