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Meaning of ABYSSINIAN

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a small slender short-haired breed of African origin having brownish fur with a reddish undercoat
 
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 Synonyms: Abyssinian cat
 
 See Also: domestic cat, Felis catus, Felis domesticus, house cat

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Ab`ys*sin"i*an\, a.
    Of or pertaining to Abyssinia.
    {Abyssinian gold}, an alloy of 90.74 parts of copper and 8.33
       parts of zink. --Ure.
    
  2. \Ab`ys*sin"i*an\, n.
    1. A native of Abyssinia.
    2. A member of the Abyssinian Church.
    
 

 

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