abyssinian-cat

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

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