Gnu (?), n. [Hottentot gnu, or
nju: cf. F. gnou.] (Zoöl.)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.]
&fist; 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.