Ne·gus (n  g s, n -g s)n. Used formerly as a title for emperors of Ethiopia. [Amharic n gus, from Classical Ethiopic ngu , king, ruler, verbal adjective of naga, to rule, become king; see ng in Semitic roots.] |
| ne·gus (ngs) n. A beverage of wine, hot water, lemon juice, sugar, and nutmeg. [After Francis Negus (died 1732), English army officer.] |
negus [ˈniːgəs]
n pl -guses
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) a hot drink of port and lemon juice, usually spiced and sweetened
[named after Col. Francis Negus (died 1732), its English inventor]
Negus [ˈniːgəs]
n pl -guses
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a title of the emperor of Ethiopia
[from Amharic: king]
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| Noun | 1. | negus - wine and hot water with sugar and lemon juice and nutmeg mulled wine - wine heated with sugar and spices and often citrus fruit |
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