Abyssinian

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A domestic cat from Africa with a slim body and short brown fur

noun
/ˌæbɪˈsɪniən/

: abisinio

And Louie, a Blue Abyssinian who, as a kitten, was found in a flower pot.

Examples

This particular cat has Abyssinian, Siamese and American shorthair.
Our little kitten Falon was black as night, and we believe she was part Abyssinian.

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There are about 17 Abyssinians in the United States.

State of the Union (1948)
The Abyssinian is known for its sleek, slender body and striking appearance.
Many cat lovers adore the Abyssinian for its playful and affectionate nature.
An Abyssinian cat typically has short, warm-toned fur with a reddish hue underneath.

Synonyms

Abyssinian cat

vsAbyssinian

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A slender short-haired cat with brown fur and a reddish undercoat

is the shorter name form that omits the animal noun while meaning stays identical

Compounds

Abyssinian cat

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A slender short-haired cat with brown fur and a reddish undercoat

Abyssinian banana

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A large evergreen plant like a banana with very large leaves often grown in gardens

Surface Forms

Abyssinian singular

Abyssinians plural

Morphology

Abyssinian = Abyssinia (transparent) = Abyssinia + an

Formed from the place-name Abyssinia with the standard adjectival/demonym suffix '-an', so the origin/association sense is directly derived.

Etymology

The word Abyssinian comes from the old place name Abyssinia, the former name for Ethiopia. So an Abyssinian cat is literally 'from Abyssinia', which helps you remember that the breed has an African origin.