abyssinian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a small slender short-haired breed of African origin having brownish fur with a reddish undercoat
    Abyssinian cat.

WordNet

Ab`ys*sin"i*an adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Abyssinia. Ure.
Ab`ys*sin"i*an noun
Definitions
  1. A native of Abyssinia.
  2. A member of the Abyssinian Church.

Webster 1913