gnu

\ ˈnü also ˈnyü

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plural gnu or gnus

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Recent Examples on the Web Such a vote could lead to a government of national unity (gnu) backed by a cross-party majority of MPs. — The Economist, "Why governments of national unity are so hard to form," 29 Aug. 2019 Get our daily newsletter But the biggest roadblock is who should lead a gnu. — The Economist, "Why governments of national unity are so hard to form," 29 Aug. 2019 Then cruise the Rufiji River to watch for elephants, hippos, lions, leopards, and brindled gnu. — Kitson Jazynka, National Geographic, "17 unforgettable African safaris," 14 June 2019 In short, no gnus is bad news—and gnu populations are on the decline. — Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian, "How Noisy Males Control the Gnu’s Cycle," 11 July 2018 This week, the fruits of the team’s ambitious gnu-napping expedition appeared in the journal Science Reports. — Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian, "How Noisy Males Control the Gnu’s Cycle," 11 July 2018 Finally, after nearly 80 years, the Detroit Zoo has gotten some gnu animals. — Bryce Airgood, Detroit Free Press, "After almost 80 years, the Detroit Zoo finally gets some gnu animals," 7 June 2018 Last Tuesday, the 8-by-12-foot glass fronts came down from dioramas of lowland gorillas and takin (a gnu goat from mountainous western China), and the sweet smell of old preservative filled the air. — Stephan Salisbury, Philly.com, "Academy of Natural Sciences renovates its dioramas for the first time since the 1930s," 19 Feb. 2018

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“Gnu.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gnu. Accessed 24 January 2020.

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