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, 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 European affairs, referring to the European Union's Economic and Monetary Union.
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.
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).