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Abyssinian

Ab·ys·sin·i·an [ ˌa-bə-ˈsi-nē-ən]

Abyssinian

noun

[ˌa-bə-ˈsi-nē-ən]

plural Abyssinians

Definition of Abyssinian

1 : any of a breed of medium-sized slender domestic cats of African origin with short usually brownish hair ticked with bands of darker color

2 dated : a native or inhabitant of Abyssinia : ethiopian sense 1

Other Words from Abyssinian

Abyssinian adjective

First Known Use of Abyssinian

1703, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for Abyssinian

Abyssinia, kingdom in Africa

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