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ne·gus | \ ˈnē-gəs 
, ni-ˈgüs \
, ni-ˈgüs \Definition of negus
(Entry 1 of 2)
: king —used as a title of the sovereign of Ethiopia
negus
noun (2)ne·gus | \ ˈnē-gəs \
\Definition of negus (Entry 2 of 2)
: a beverage of wine, hot water, sugar, lemon juice, and spices
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The first known use of negus was in 1594
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