gnu

Meanings

• noun

  A large antelope with a distinctive two-horned skull, native to Africa.

  - "The gnu roamed freely in the African savannah."
  - "The gnu is the largest member of the antelope family."

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Pronunciation

1. /njuː/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

wildebeest

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gnu
zoo , two , new

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Variants

List of all variants of gnu that leads to same result
gnu , gnus , wildebeest , wildebeeste , wildebeests

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Etymology

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Derived from the Swahili word 'gnu' or 'nyuni'.

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Trivia

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1. The gnu is also known as the 'African ox' or 'savannah buffalo'

2. The gnu's scientific name is 'Connochaetes taurinus'

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Related Concepts

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1. African antelope: The gnu is the largest antelope native to Africa.

2. Savannah: The gnu is commonly found in African savannahs.

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Culture

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The gnu is a popular symbol in African art and literature, often depicted in sculptures and paintings.

How to Memorize "gnu"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the gnu as a large antelope with distinctive horns. Imagine its habitat in the African savannah.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gnu' with the African savannah and the large antelope that inhabits it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'GNU is a large antelope in Africa' to remember the meaning of the word.

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