n. [ Hottentot gnu, or nju: cf. F. gnou. ] (Zool.) One of two species of large South African antelopes of the genus
☞ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]