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negus
1[ nee-guhs ]
noun
, plural ne·gus·es.
- a title of Ethiopian royalty.
- (initial capital letter) the Emperor of Ethiopia.
negus
2[ nee-guhs ]
noun
- a beverage made of wine and hot water, with sugar, nutmeg, and lemon.
Negus
1/ ˈniːɡəs /
noun
- a title of the emperor of Ethiopia
negus
2/ ˈniːɡəs /
noun
- a hot drink of port and lemon juice, usually spiced and sweetened
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Word History and Origins
Origin of negus1
1585–95; < Amharic nəgus king < Geez, participle of nägŝä to reign
Origin of negus2
1735–45; after Colonel Francis Negus (died 1732), Englishman who invented it
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Word History and Origins
Origin of negus1
from Amharic: king
Origin of negus2
C18: named after Col. Francis Negus (died 1732), its English inventor
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