EMU

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The word emu and abbreviation "EMU" have multiple uses. Some common uses are:

• The emu is a large, flightless bird native to Australia.
• Emu - Austral Ornithology is the scientific journal of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union
• In European affairs, referring to the European Union's Economic and Monetary Union.
• Emu, Emu Field, or Emu Junction is the location of the first atomic test that occurred on the Australian mainland in 1953.
• Emu is a Yoruba word for Palm wine.
• Emu was a puppet used by the late entertainer Rod Hull
• In computing, short for Emulator.
• Economic and monetary union, a stage of economic integration
• In rail transport, EMU stands for Electric Multiple Unit.
• In space transport, an EMU is an Extravehicular Mobility Unit, used for spacewalks.
• E-mu Systems is a company in the digital audio business.
• Eastern Michigan University is a University in the United States.
• Eastern Mennonite University is a University in the United States.
• Eastern Mediterranean University is a University in North Cyprus.
• In Australia, two Christian organisations have taken on the name: Evangelical Members within the Uniting Church in Australia, and Emu Music, a Christian music company (formerly known as Plainsong).
• Enhanced mini USB a connector used in HTC devices
• Electric Multiple Unit, a type of train design