GNUMACS /gnoo'maks/, n. [contraction of `GNU EMACS'] Often-heard abbreviated name for the {GNU} project's flagship tool, {EMACS}. StallMACS, referring to Richard Stallman, is less common but also heard. Used esp. in contrast with {GOSMACS} and X Emacs.
GNUMACS /gnoo'maks/ [contraction of "GNU Emacs"] Often-heard abbreviated name for the {GNU} project's flagship tool, {Emacs}. Used especially in contrast with {GOSMACS}. [{Jargon File}]