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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 nameAn·gus | \ ˈaŋ-gəs \
\variants:
or earlier Forfar \ ˈfȯr-fər \ or Forfarshire \ ˈfȯr-fər-ˌshir , -shər \
\ 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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The first known use of Angus was in 1842
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