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Angus
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Angus [ˈæŋgəs]
n
(Placename) a council area of E Scotland on the North Sea: the historical county of Angus became part of Tayside region in 1975; reinstated as a unitary authority (excluding City of Dundee) in 1996. Administrative centre: Forfar. Pop.: 108 400 (2001). Area: 2181 sq. km (842 sq. miles)
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Noun1.Angus - Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
Aengus, Angus Og, Oengus
Emerald Isle, Hibernia, Ireland - an island comprising the republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
2.AngusAngus - black hornless breed from Scotland  
Aberdeen Angus, black Angus
beef, beef cattle - cattle that are reared for their meat


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Because it is adaptable to almost any climate and calm and obedient when raised in the care of people, Black Anguses stand among the most successful domesticated animals.
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