Gnu (?), n. [Hottentot gnu, or nju: cf. F. gnou.]
(Zoöl.) 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.]
&fist; 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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