Abyssinian cat


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Abyssinian cat

n
(Breeds) a variety of cat with a long body and a short brown coat with black or dark brown markings
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Abyssin′ian cat′


n.
one of a breed of shorthaired domestic cats typically having reddish fur ticked with brown or black.
[1875–80]
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Noun1.Abyssinian cat - a small slender short-haired breed of African origin having brownish fur with a reddish undercoatAbyssinian cat - a small slender short-haired breed of African origin having brownish fur with a reddish undercoat
Abyssinian
domestic cat, Felis catus, Felis domesticus, house cat - any domesticated member of the genus Felis
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