Afghan: Meaning and Definition of
Af•ghan
Pronunciation: (af'gan, -gun), [key]
— n.
- a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan.
- Pashto.
- (l.c.) a soft woolen blanket, crocheted or knitted, usually in a geometric pattern.
- Also calledone of a breed of swift hunting hounds having a long, narrow head and a long, silky coat.
—adj.
- of Afghanistan or its people or language.
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