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Angus

noun An·gus \ ˈaŋ-gəs \

Definition of Angus

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

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Origin and Etymology of angus

Angus, county in Scotland

Angus

geographical name An·gus \ ˈaŋ-gəs \
variants: or earlier Forfar play \ˈfȯr-fər\ or Forfarshire play \ˈfȯr-fər-ˌshir, -shər\

Definition of Angus

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

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