Abyssinian

== English == === Alternative forms === Abissinian (archaic) === Etymology === From Abyssinia +‎ -n. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ən/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ən/, /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.i.ən/, /ˌæb.əˈsɪn.jən/ Rhymes: -ɪnjən, -ɪniən === Adjective === Abyssinian (not comparable) (dated) Of or pertaining to Ethiopia or its inhabitants; Ethiopian. [from 1697] Synonyms: Abassian, Abyssin Of or pertaining to the Abyssinian Church. [from 1687] ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Abyssinian (plural Abyssinians) A short-haired domestic cat descended from the cats of ancient Egypt, making it one of the oldest breeds in the world. [from 1871] Synonyms: Aby, Abyssinian cat A member of the Abyssinian Church. [from 1693] (dated) A native of Ethiopia. [from 1703] Synonyms: Abassian, Abyssin ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Proper noun === Abyssinian The Amharic language. [from 1660] ==== Translations ==== === References ===