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An·​gus | \ ˈaŋ-gəs How to pronounce Angus (audio) \

Definition of Angus

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

First Known Use of Angus

1810, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Angus

Angus, county in Scotland

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“Angus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Angus. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.

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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 \

Definition of Angus

administrative area of eastern Scotland bordering the North Sea area 842 square miles (2181 square kilometers)

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