I. ˈnē-gəs, ni-ˈgüs noun
Etymology: Amharic nəgus, from Geez nĕgūša nagašt king of kings
Date: 1594
: king — used as a title of the sovereign of Ethiopia
II. ˈnē-gəs noun
Etymology: Francis Negus died 1732 English colonel
Date: 1743
: a beverage of wine, hot water, sugar, lemon juice, and spices