SINCE 1828
Angus
noun
An·gus
| \ ˈaŋ-gəs
\
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Definition of Angus
(Entry 1 of 2)
: any of a breed of usually black hornless beef cattle originating in Scotland
Angus
geographical name
An·gus
| \ ˈaŋ-gəs
\
\
variants:
or earlier Forfar \ ˈfȯr-fər
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or Forfarshire \ ˈfȯr-fər-ˌshir
, -shər \
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or Forfarshire \ ˈfȯr-fər-ˌshir
, -shər \
Definition of Angus (Entry 2 of 2)
administrative area of eastern Scotland bordering the North Sea area 842 square miles (2181 square kilometers)
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