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Abyssinian cat

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noun
a breed of domesticated cat originating in Africa, typically having grayish or brownish fur with a reddish undercoat, giving it a brindled appearance.
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Origin of Abyssinian cat

First recorded in 1875–80
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British Dictionary definitions for Abyssinian cat

Abyssinian cat

noun
a variety of cat with a long body and a short brown coat with black or dark brown markings
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