catoblephas gnu

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catoblephas gnu - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Gnu \Gnu\, n. [Hottentot gnu, or nju: cf. F. gnou.] (Zool.)
     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.]
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     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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