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Aberdeen Angus
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Aberdeen An·gus  (nggs)
n.
A breed of black hornless beef cattle that originated in Scotland. Also called Black Angus.

[After Aberdeen and Angus, former counties of Scotland.]

Aberdeen Angus
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a black hornless breed of beef cattle originating in Scotland
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Aberdeen Angus - black hornless breed from ScotlandAberdeen Angus - black hornless breed from Scotland  
beef, beef cattle - cattle that are reared for their meat
Translations
Aberdeen Angus
n (Zool) → Angusrind nt


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