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Noun: Abyssinian
  1. A small slender short-haired breed of African origin having brownish fur with a reddish undercoat
    - Abyssinian cat

Derived forms: Abyssinians

Type of: cat, domestic cat, Felis catus, Felis domesticus, house cat, kitty [informal], kitty-cat [informal], mog [Brit, informal], moggie [Brit, informal], moggy [Brit, informal], puss [informal], pussy [informal], pussycat [informal]

Encyclopedia: Abyssinian