Abyssinian noun & adjective. [abɪ'sɪnɪǝn] M18.
[from Abyssinia (see below) + -AN.]
A. noun.
1. A native or inhabitant of Abyssinia, a country (now officially called Ethiopia) in NE Africa. M18.

2. = Abyssinian cat below. L19.
b. adjective. Of or pertaining to Abyssinia or its inhabitants. L18.
Abyssinian banana = ENSETE. Abyssinian cat: of a breed having long ears and short brown hair flecked with grey.
Earlier

■ Abyssian noun: only in E17.

■ Abyssin(e) adjective & noun M17-M18.

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