Abyssinia

[ ab-uh-sin-ee-uh ]

noun

1. former name of Ethiopia ( def 1 ).
2. Ethiopia ( def 2 ).

Abyssinia

/ ˌæbɪˈsɪnɪə /

noun

1. a former name for Ethiopia

Other Words From

• Ab·ys·sin·i·an adjective noun
• an·ti-Ab·ys·sin·i·an adjective noun
• pro-Ab·ys·sin·i·an adjective noun

Example Sentences

In The Abyssinian he tells the story of a diplomatic mission from Louis XIV of France to the King of Abyssinia.

From The Daily Beast

It is known as the Goro Escarpment, and at its eastern end it forms the boundary between the protectorate and Abyssinia.

From Project Gutenberg

The Prince of Abyssinia left the gate open when he, poor fool!

From Project Gutenberg

The stories deal with boys' adventures in India, China and Abyssinia.

From Project Gutenberg

And now having visited Abyssinia with Bruce, let us return to the north.

From Project Gutenberg

Theodore, Emperor of Abyssinia, was raised to the throne from a very humble position in life.

From Project Gutenberg