Aberdeen Angus

American  

noun

1. one of a breed of hornless beef cattle having a smooth, black coat, raised originally in Scotland.

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Aberdeen Angus British  

noun

1. a black hornless breed of beef cattle originating in Scotland

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Etymology

Origin of Aberdeen Angus

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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Aberdeen Angus

Victor's main breeds on his north coast farm now are Charolais and Aberdeen Angus.

From BBC ● May 10, 2023

But Aberdeen Angus beef, hard cheeses like Montgomery cheddar, and Scottish langoustines, are as good as anything the French can produce.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2012

In the 1950s, as many as 100,000 head of Aberdeen Angus and Hereford grazed in the park, according to Mark Coleman, president of the Mountain Cattlemen's Association of Victoria.

From Nature ● Mar. 23, 2011

The government appealed for "patriotic" financial contributions to the war effort from the public and received more than $20 million in cash and valuables, including Aberdeen Angus steers and Mercedes-Benz automobiles.

From Time Magazine Archive

That garden for me, those Aberdeen Angus for you—remember?

From The Golden Judge by Freas, Kelly