abyssinian
abyssinian Lexical Profile
• noun
A breed of domestic short-haired cat characterized by a distinctive ticked tabby coat, where individual hairs are banded with different colors.
"She adopted a playful Abyssinian that quickly became the energetic center of the household."
A native or inhabitant of Abyssinia, the historical Ethiopian Empire in East Africa.
"The early European explorers established important trade relations with the Abyssinians."
• adjective
Relating to or characteristic of Abyssinia (the historical name for the Ethiopian Empire), its people, or its culture.
"The museum featured a stunning collection of early Abyssinian art and religious manuscripts."
• Rhymes for abyssinian
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from 'Abyssinia', the historical name for the Ethiopian Empire, which originated from the Arabic term 'Ḥabaš' referring to the region's inhabitants, combined with the English suffix '-ian'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.