abyssinian

/AE0 B S IH1 N IY0 AH0 N/
noun
  1. 1

    A short-haired domestic cat descended from cats of ancient Egypt, making it one of the oldest breeds in the world.

  2. 2

    (dated) A native of Ethiopia.

  3. 3

    A member of the Abyssinian Church.

  4. 4

    The Amharic language.

adjective
  1. 1

    (dated) Of or pertaining to Ethiopia or its inhabitants; Ethiopian.

  2. 2

    Of or pertaining to the Abyssinian Church.