negus

1 of 2

noun (1)

: king
used as a title of the sovereign of Ethiopia

negus

2 of 2

noun (2)

ne·​gus ˈnē-gəs How to pronounce negus (audio)
: a beverage of wine, hot water, sugar, lemon juice, and spices

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Amharic nəgus, from Geez nĕgūša nagašt king of kings

Noun (2)

after Francis Negus †1732 English colonel, credited with the invention of the drink

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1594, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1743, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of negus was in 1594

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Cite this Entry

“Negus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/negus. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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