abyssinian

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Synonyms: abyssinia, abyssinians

Antonyms: abyssinia, abyssinians

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|dated}} Of or pertaining to [[Ethiopia]] or its [[inhabitant]]s; [[Ethiopian]]. {{defdate|from 1697|refn=OED}}
2. Of or pertaining to the {{w|Abyssinian Church}}. {{defdate|from 1687|refn=OED}}

Noun

1. A short-haired [[domestic cat]] descended from the [[cat]]s of [[ancient]] [[Egypt]], making it one of the oldest [[breed]]s in the [[world]]. {{defdate|from 1871|refn=OED}}
2. A [[member]] of the {{w|Abyssinian Church}}. {{defdate|from 1693|refn=OED}}
3. {{lb|en|dated}} A native of [[Ethiopia]]. {{defdate|from 1703|refn=OED}}

Proper noun

1. The [[Amharic]] language. {{defdate|from 1660|refn=OED}}

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