I. ˈn(y)ü noun
( -s )
Etymology: Greek ny, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew nūn nun
: the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet — symbol Ν or ν; see alphabet table
II. ˈnü noun
or nu-tzu -ˈdzü
( plural nu or nus or nu-tzu or nu-tzus )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Chinese (Pekingese) Nu 4 Tzu 3
1. : the Tibeto-Burman inhabitants of the upper Salween river region in Yunnan
2. : a member of any of various Tibeto-Burman groups of the upper Salween region related to the Nu and including the Chingpaw and Lisu