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Definition: C gorgon
Gnu
\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.]
[1913 Webster]
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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