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
\
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Definition of negus (Entry 2 of 2)
: a beverage of wine, hot water, sugar, lemon juice, and spices
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“Negus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/negus. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of negus was in 1594
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