Associations to the word «Abyssinian»

Wiktionary

ABYSSINIAN, adjective. (dated) (usually capitalized) Of or pertaining to Ethiopia or its inhabitants; Ethiopian. [First attested in the late 18th century.]
ABYSSINIAN, noun. 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.]
ABYSSINIAN, noun. A member of the Abyssinian Church.
ABYSSINIAN, noun. (dated) A native of Ethiopia. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
ABYSSINIAN, proper noun. The Amharic language.
ABYSSINIAN BANANA, noun. A banana plant, Ensete ventricosum, with inedible fruit and edible flower stalks; ensete.
ABYSSINIAN BANANAS, noun. Plural of Abyssinian banana
ABYSSINIAN CAT, noun. A domestic breed of cat with long ears, short hair and a black stripe along the spine.
ABYSSINIAN CATS, noun. Plural of Abyssinian cat
ABYSSINIAN GOLD, noun. An alloy of approximately 90% copper and 10% zinc.
ABYSSINIAN PRIMROSE, noun. Chinese primrose; Primula sinensis.
ABYSSINIAN PRIMROSES, noun. Plural of Abyssinian primrose
ABYSSINIAN TEA, noun. A stimulant tea infused with the leaves of the khat.

Dictionary definition

ABYSSINIAN, noun. A small slender short-haired breed of African origin having brownish fur with a reddish undercoat.

Wise words

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