negus

IPA: nˈigʌs

Root Word: Negus

An English surname of unknown derivation.
A drink made of wine, often port, mixed with hot water, oranges or lemons, spices and sugar.
(historical) A ruler of Abyssinia (Ethiopia), or of a province of Ethiopia; specifically, the king of Ethiopia before 1974.
Alternative form of negus (“Ethiopian ruler”) [A drink made of wine, often port, mixed with hot water, oranges or lemons, spices and sugar.]

Examples of "negus" in Sentences

The Negus said that he will never harm them.
The army of the Negus began the siege of the fort.
Negus would then present its actual age and worth.
It is also thought that the Negus may have converted to Islam.
Of particular note would be the work of Daphne Negus for example.
Negus studied arts and journalism at the University of Queensland.
In any case, Negus ossen Seged built a second church for the town.
He also has occasionally filled in for George Negus as host of Dateline .
He also has occasionally filled in for George Negus as host of 'Dateline'.
City opened their account with a 22nd minute header from striker Jonathan Negus.