Aberdeen Angus

noun

Ab·​er·​deen An·​gus ˈa-bər-ˌdēn-ˈaŋ-gəs How to pronounce Aberdeen Angus (audio)
: angus

Examples of Aberdeen Angus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When produce markets declined, Aberdeen Angus cattle were raised on the land and a barn was added for horses. Jakob Bowen, Washington Post, 26 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Aberdeen & Angus, counties in Scotland

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Aberdeen Angus was in 1839

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“Aberdeen Angus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aberdeen%20Angus. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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Aberdeen Angus

noun
Ab·​er·​deen An·​gus ˌab-ər-ˌdē-ˈnaŋ-gəs How to pronounce Aberdeen Angus (audio)
: angus

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