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From Ancient Greek Αἰθιοπία (Aithiopia) < Αἰθίοψ (Aithiops) "charred complexion" < αἴθω (aithō) "I burn" + ὤψ (ōps) "eye, face, complexion".

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Ethiopia

  1. Country in Eastern Africa. Official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

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