Definitions

1. noun

A type of wild bovid native to Africa, known for its distinctive long, curved horns and shaggy coat.

“The safari guide pointed out a large gnu grazing in the savannah.”

2. noun

A free and open-source software project started by Richard Stallman, aimed at creating a free and compatible alternative to the Unix operating system.

“The programmer was using the gnu compiler to develop her open-source application.”