Definition of negus
: king
—used as a title of the sovereign of Ethiopia
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Origin and Etymology of negus
Amharic nəgus, from Geez nĕgūša nagašt king of kings
Definition of negus
: a beverage of wine, hot water, sugar, lemon juice, and spices
Origin and Etymology of negus
after Francis Negus {dagger}1732 English colonel, credited with the invention of the drink
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