Abyssinian

Pronunciation: /æbˈsɪˌniːən/

Abyssinian (adj)

  1. Relating to Abyssinia, an old name for Ethiopia, or to people and culture from that area.
  2. Used for a short-haired cat breed with a ticked coat pattern and a warm, sandy colour.

Abyssinian (noun)

  1. A person from Abyssinia, an old name for Ethiopia.
  2. A cat of a specific breed known for a ticked coat and a slim, active body.

Examples

  • The Abyssinian shared stories with travelers at the market.
  • An Abyssinian taught us a few local words.

Abyssinian (adjective)

Examples

  • The museum displays Ethiopia-related artifacts from long ago.
  • Her book explains Ethiopia-related history in simple words.