Angus

noun

An·​gus ˈaŋ-gəs How to pronounce Angus (audio)
: any of a breed of usually black hornless beef cattle originating in Scotland

Word History

Etymology

Angus, county in Scotland

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Angus was in 1810

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“Angus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Angus. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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Angus

noun
An·​gus ˈaŋ-gəs How to pronounce Angus (audio)
: any of a breed of usually black hornless beef cattle originating in Scotland

Geographical Definition

Angus

geographical name

An·​gus ˈaŋ-gəs How to pronounce Angus (audio)
variants or earlier Forfar
ˈfȯr-fər How to pronounce Angus (audio)
or Forfarshire
ˈfȯr-fər-ˌshir How to pronounce Angus (audio)
-shər
administrative area of eastern Scotland bordering the North Sea area 842 square miles (2181 square kilometers)

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