Angus

noun An·gus \ˈaŋ-gəs\

Definition of ANGUS

: any of a breed of usually black hornless beef cattle originating in Scotland

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Angus, county in Scotland

First Known Use: 1842

geographical name An·gus \ˈaŋ-gəs\

administrative area E Scotland area 842 square miles (2181 square kilometers)

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An·gus or earlier For·far \ˈfȯr-fər\ or For·far·shire \-ˌshir, -shər\

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