Aberdeen Angus

noun

Ab·er·deen An·gus ˈa-bər-ˌdēn-ˈaŋ-gəs

: angus

Examples of Aberdeen Angus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When produce markets declined, Aberdeen Angus cattle were raised on the land and a barn was added for horses. —

Jakob Bowen, Washington Post, 26 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Aberdeen & Angus, counties in Scotland

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Aberdeen Angus was in 1839

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“Aberdeen Angus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aberdeen%20Angus. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.

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