Afghan

[ af-gan, -guhn ]
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noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan.

  2. afghan, a soft woolen blanket, crocheted or knitted, usually in a geometric pattern.

  1. Also called Afghan hound . one of a breed of swift hunting hounds having a long, narrow head and a long, silky coat.

  2. Literary. Pashto.

adjective
  1. of Afghanistan or its people or language.

Origin of Afghan

1
First recorded in 1740–50; from Persian afghān “inhabitant of the Hindu Kush; a Pathan“

usage note For Afghan

See afghani.

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British Dictionary definitions for afghan (1 of 2)

afghan

/ (ˈæfɡæn, -ɡən) /


noun
  1. a knitted or crocheted wool blanket or shawl, esp one with a geometric pattern

  2. a sheepskin coat, often embroidered and having long fur trimming around the edges

Origin of afghan

1
from Afghanistan

British Dictionary definitions for Afghan (2 of 2)

Afghan

Afghani (æfˈɡænɪ, -ˈɡɑː-)

/ (ˈæfɡæn, -ɡən) /


noun
  1. a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Afghanistan

  2. another name for Pashto

  1. history an Indian camel driver employed in the outback of Australia

adjective
  1. denoting or relating to Afghanistan, its people, or their language

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