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negus Definition

ne·gus (nē′gəs)

noun

a hot beverage made from wine, hot water, and lemon juice, sweetened and spiced

Etymology: after Col. Francis Negus (died 1732), who concocted it

Negus Definition

Ne·gus (nē′gəs)

noun

Historical the title of the ruler of Ethiopia

Etymology: Amharic nĕgū, king

Browse dictionary entries near negus

  1. ‹ Negros
  2. ‹ Negrophobe
  3. ‹ Negrophile
  4. ‹ Negroni
  5. ‹ Negroid
  6. ‹ Negro
  7. ‹ negritude
  8. ‹ Negrito
  9. ‹ Negrillo
  10. ‹ Negri Sembilan
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