Gnoo

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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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