angus

Everyday

1. A breed of black or red cattle with no horns, first from Scotland, famous for beef. tree →
2. (a name) A Scottish boy's name. tree →
3. Angus is also an area in eastern Scotland. tree →

In the lessons

In farming and food, Angus beef is a well-known kind of beef in burgers. In stories, Angus is a common Scottish name. In geography, Angus is a council area in Scotland.

Examples

• The farmer keeps Angus cattle. tree →
• This burger is made with Angus beef. tree →
• Angus cows are usually black. tree →
• My cousin's name is Angus. tree →
• Angus is a region of Scotland. tree →
• Angus cattle have no horns. tree →
• I am Angus of the Bruff; many a good turn you've done me with the King of Leinster. tree →

Note

Always a capital A. Plural for cattle is still «Angus». As a name, it is a person's first name.