Angus

American  

[ang-guhs] / ˈæŋ gəs /

noun

1. Formerly Forfar. a historic county in eastern Scotland.

2. Aberdeen Angus.

3. a first name.

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Angus British  

/ ˈæŋɡəs /

noun

1. 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: 107 520 (2003 est). Area: 2181 sq km (842 sq miles)

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Angus

The 23-year-old injured his ankle in the first half of Sunday's 45-22 win over Australia in a "hip-drop" tackle by Angus Bell, for which the Wallabies prop received a yellow card.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

However, it is even more opportune given established number one Angus Gunn was left on the bench for San Jose Earthquakes's win over Real Salt Lake on Saturday after some criticism of recent performances.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, Australia's opposition leader Angus Taylor said he was "deeply saddened and distressed" by the attack.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Angus Wainwright, regional archaeologist for the National Trust's East of England region, said the structure had always intrigued him.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

I went out to the pen and gazed over the sea of ninety black Angus cattle.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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