Abyssinia

geographical name

Ab·​ys·​sin·​ia ˌa-bə-ˈsi-nē-ə How to pronounce Abyssinia (audio)
-nyə
a historical name
see ethiopia sense 2
Abyssinian adjective or noun

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“Abyssinia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Abyssinia. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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