Abyssinian

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ən/
• (America) IPA: /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ən/, /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ən/, /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jən/

Adjective

Abyssinian (not comparable)

1. (dated, usually capitalized) Of or pertaining to Ethiopia or its inhabitants; Ethiopian. [First attested in the late 18th century.]

Translations

• German: abessinisch
• Portuguese: abissínio
• Russian: абисси́нский
• Spanish: abisinio

Noun

Abyssinian (plural Abyssinians)

1. A short-haired domestic cat descended from cats of ancient Egypt making it one of the oldest breeds in the world; Abyssinian cat. [First attested in the late 19th century.]
2. A member of the Abyssinian Church.
3. (dated) A native of Ethiopia. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

Translations

• Portuguese: abissínio
• Russian: абисси́нец
• Spanish: abisinio, abisinia

Translations

• Portuguese: abissínio
• Russian: абисси́нец

Proper noun

1. The Amharic language.

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