negus
1 of 2noun (1)
ne·gus ˈnē-gəs 
ni-ˈgüs
ni-ˈgüs : king —used as a title of the sovereign of Ethiopia
negus
2 of 2noun (2)
ne·gus ˈnē-gəs
: 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
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