gnu
The origin and history of gnu.
Etymology
The word came into English from the Dutch gnoe, which in turn came from a Khoekhoe word, ǃnu:, of unclear origin. It is thought to imitate the grunting sound the animal makes.
The origin and history of gnu.
The word came into English from the Dutch gnoe, which in turn came from a Khoekhoe word, ǃnu:, of unclear origin. It is thought to imitate the grunting sound the animal makes.
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