Negus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈniːɡəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Negus is a noun meaning A drink made of wine, often port, mixed with hot water, oranges or lemons, spices and sugar.
Meaning
A drink made of wine, often port, mixed with hot water, oranges or lemons, spices and sugar.
More Meanings
- (historical) A ruler of Abyssinia (Ethiopia), or of a province of Ethiopia; specifically, the king of Ethiopia before 1974.
Example Sentences
‘I could sure use a cup of negus and maybe some hot soup,’ he sniffs.
In the Abyssinian Language a King is call'd Negus. Their Monarch they stile Negus Negasta, which is as much as to say, King of Kings.
Sir, the Negus of Ethiopia is here in person; and this is the day of our death, doe what you can to saue your selfe, for my part I meane here to die
It was a Syrian merchant, Frumentius, who is credited with converting Ezana, the Negus (king or emperor) of the powerful northern Ethiopian state of Aksum.
Word Forms
- neguses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neggers, naff.
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