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Definition of Gnu

1. Noun. Large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail.

Definition of Gnu

1. n. 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.

Definition of Gnu

1. Acronym. Name of the Free Software Foundation's project to develop a free UNIX-like operating system, including the legal framework, such as the source code and documentation licenses. ¹

2. Noun. A large antelope native to Africa having curved horns. ¹

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Definition of Gnu

1. a large antelope [n -S]

Medical Definition of Gnu

1. 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. Alternative forms: gnoo. 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. Origin: Hottentot gnu, or nju: cf. F. Gnou. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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