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gnu

/njuː/

Meanings
noun
A large antelope of the genus Connochaetes, native to Africa, having curved horns.

Examples :

"While on safari, we saw a large herd of gnu grazing on the African savanna. "
animal nature organism biology

Related Words

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curved verb

/kɜːvd/ /kɝːvd/

To bend; to crook.

"to curve a line"

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safari noun

/səˈfɑːɹ.i/

A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or hunt wild animals in their own environment.

"The family's annual safari to the national park was a fantastic way to see elephants and lions in their natural habitat. "

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genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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native noun

/ˈneɪtɪv/ /ˈneɪtəv/

An aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:

"The native student explained the customs of her home village to the class. "

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antelope noun

/ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/

Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.

"The zookeeper pointed out the graceful antelope, its hollow horns gleaming in the sunlight. "

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grazing verb

/ˈɡɹeɪzɪŋ/

To feed or supply (cattle, sheep, etc.) with grass; to furnish pasture for.

"1999: Although it is perfectly good meadowland, none of the villagers has ever grazed animals on the meadow on the other side of the wall. — Stardust, Neil Gaiman, page 4 (2001 Perennial Edition)."

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savanna noun

/səˈvænə/

A tropical grassland with scattered trees

"We saw zebras and giraffes grazing on the savanna during our trip to Africa. "

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herd noun

/hɜːd/ /hɝd/

A number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper.

"a herd of cattle"

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while noun

/waɪl/

An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

"He lectured for quite a long while."

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large noun

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

"The music teacher explained that a "large" is a very long note, longer than a breve. "

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horns noun

/hɔːnz/ /hɔɹnz/

A hard growth of keratin that protrudes from the top of the head of certain animals, usually paired.

"The bull used its horns to defend itself in the pasture. "