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Angus

Angus

80 9.9
A Celtic god of love who helps young people find romance
  • proper noun
  • Literature
translation icon : Angus

Examples

  • As many of you know, I'd lost hope of ever feeling like I'd find this kind of connection again, but then I met Angus.

  • Now the illusion girl stepped toward the Angus image, embraced it, and kissed it resoundingly.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A REGULAR STEAK AND A BLACK ANGUS STEAK ?

  • Many young lovers in Celtic mythology pray to Angus for guidance in their relationships.

  • In stories from Celtic mythology, Angus is depicted as a handsome youth who brings joy to those around him.

  • The festival celebrated Angus, the god of love and beauty, attracting many young men and women seeking romance.

Synonyms

Aengus
vsAngus
  • Literature
1 9.9

A god in old Irish stories of love and beauty who protects young people

is identical in meaning but appears in the other name form
Angus Og
vsAngus
  • Literature
9.9

A Celtic god of love and beauty who cares for young people

is the identical name but without the additional name element

Compounds

2 3.8

A type of black cow from Scotland without horns that farmers raise for good beef

A black hornless type of cattle from Scotland that farmers raise for high quality beef

Surface Forms

Angus main

Etymology

Angus as a god's name comes from the old Gaelic name Aengus, often said to mean 'one strength' or 'unique choice', and belonged to a Celtic god of love and youth. That's why stories call Angus a helper of young lovers and a symbol of beauty and desire.