Aberdeen Angus
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noun
one of a breed of hornless beef cattle having a smooth, black coat, raised originally in Scotland.
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Also called Black Angus.
Origin of Aberdeen Angus
First recorded in 1860–65
Words nearby Aberdeen Angus
Abenaki, Abeokuta, Abercrombie, Aberdare, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Angus, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen terrier, aberdevine, Aberdonian
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British Dictionary definitions for Aberdeen Angus
Aberdeen Angus
noun
a black hornless breed of beef cattle originating in Scotland
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