noun
Angus
ANG-guhs
noun
1
A breed of hornless black beef cattle, originally from Scotland, prized for the quality and marbling of its meat.
"The restaurant advertised its burgers as made from 100% Angus beef."
"The farm raises Angus cattle for their well-marbled, tender meat."
How to Use Angus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often seen on menus and in supermarkets describing a premium type of beef.
Common pairings
Angus beef
Angus burger
black Angus
Word Forms
Anguses plural
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Etymology
Named after Angus, a historic county in eastern Scotland where the breed originated.