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
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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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“Angus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Angus. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.
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