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What does Abyssinian mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Abyssinian? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (capitalized) Of or pertaining to Ethiopia or its inhabitants; Ethiopian. [First attested in the late 18th century.]
Noun
  1. A short-haired domestic cat descended from cats of ancient Egypt making it one of the oldest breeds in the world; Abyssinian cat. [First attested in the late 19th century.]
  2. A member of the Abyssinian Church.
  3. (dated) A native of Ethiopia. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
Proper noun
  1. The Amharic language.
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