Abyssinian

/ (ˌæbɪˈsɪnɪən) /

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Abyssinia

adjective

of or relating to Abyssinia or its inhabitants

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Words nearby Abyssinian

abysmal, abyss, abyssal, abyssal plain, Abyssinia, Abyssinian, Abyssinian banana, Abyssinian cat, Abyssinian guinea pig, Abyssinian well, abyssopelagic

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How to use Abyssinian in a sentence

In The Abyssinian he tells the story of a diplomatic mission from Louis XIV of France to the King of Abyssinia.
The Thief of Words: Starling Lawrence|Jill Bialosky|October 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Since 1996, Bolding has been director of the Chancel Choir (renamed The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian in 2008).
Women in the World Speakers|The Daily Beast|March 8, 2010|DAILY BEAST
In the course of a year or so's wandering in Abyssinia he had learned both ancient and modern Abyssinian.
War in the Garden of Eden|Kermit Roosevelt
Don Christopher wintered in the city of Ofar, waiting the arrival of the Abyssinian emperor.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume VI|Robert Kerr

De Cuna with his forty men were too far off to join the Abyssinian emperor at this time.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume VI|Robert Kerr
It rises in the Abyssinian highlands, receives several large tributaries, and enters the Nile about 18 N.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2|Various
There were imitation Abyssinian trophies on the walls, lances and daggers and shields of lathe and cardboard and painted paper.
Olive in Italy|Moray Dalton