The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Lions, elephants and other African animals catch up on the latest gnus in the three-part nature series “Life at the Waterhole.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2021
His research showed that these cow-like animals, also called gnus, have remarkable adaptations, enabling them to walk up to 50 miles over five days without drinking water.
From New York Times ● Oct. 24, 2018
Pseudoryx: A troublesome species of antelope, also known as fake gnus.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 8, 2017
There are lots of reasons for liking wildebeest… or gnus.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 26, 2014
They go for zebras, gnus and water buffaloes, and not only the old or the infirm in a herd—full-grown members too.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
