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angus

Phoneticsan·gus

/ˈæŋɡəs/

Definitions

01a breed of cattle

B2

n. a famous breed of black, hornless cattle originally from Scotland, known for high-quality beef.

n. a breed of black, polled (hornless) beef cattle originating from the counties of Aberdeen and Angus in Scotland.

“The restaurant is famous for serving steaks made from local Angus beef.”

“The rancher decided to switch to Angus cattle because of their reputation for hardiness and the premium price their marbled beef commands.”

Synonyms

Aberdeen Angus

02a male name

B2

n. a traditional Scottish first name for a man.

n. a masculine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning 'one strength'.

“Angus Young is the famous lead guitarist of the rock band AC/DC.”

“The name Angus remains a popular choice in Scotland, often passed down through generations to honour family heritage.”

03a place in Scotland

C1

n. an area in eastern Scotland, formerly known as Forfarshire.

n. a council area and former county in eastern Scotland, situated between the Highlands and the North Sea.

“We spent our summer holiday hiking through the beautiful glens of Angus.”

“The administrative centre of Angus is located in Forfar, though the coastal town of Arbroath is the area's largest settlement.”

Formal

Etymology

Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Aonghas, perhaps literally "one choice".

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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