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abyssinian cat

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Abyssinian cat

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

Origin:
1875–80
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Abyssinian cat  
n.  A slender shorthaired cat of a breed developed from Near Eastern stocks, having a reddish-brown coat tipped with small black markings.
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