Abyssinians

/æ.bɪˈsɪn.i.ənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of Abyssinian; multiple people from Abyssinia (Ethiopia) or multiple Abyssinian cats.

Etymology

Standard pluralization of 'Abyssinian' by adding '-s'.

Kelly Says

When people say 'Abyssinians,' they could mean either ancient Ethiopians or a cat—context matters, but if someone brought multiple Abyssinians to a party, you'd want to know which kind!

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