Negus
pronunciation
How to pronounce Negus in British English:
UK ['niːgəs]
How to pronounce Negus in American English:
US
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- Noun:
- wine and hot water with sugar and lemon juice and nutmeg
Word Origin
- Negus
- title of the ruler of Abyssinia, 1590s, from Amharic negush "king," from stem of nagasha "he forced, ruled."
Example
- 1. Mr feeder , after imbibing several custard-cups of negus , began to enjoy himself .
- 2. At this time , the negus , the emperor of ethiopia , was a very just christian king .
- 3. For their part , the muslims had prayed and wished that god would give the negus victory over his enemies .