Afghan

/'æfgæn/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A native or inhabitant of Afghanistan: A person from the country of Afghanistan.
    • A blanket or throw, often knitted or crocheted in strips or squares: A type of soft, often colorful, blanket used for warmth or decoration.
    • A breed of dog: A tall hound with a long, silky coat, originally from the region of Afghanistan.
    • An Iranian language: The language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; also known as Pashto.
    • A coat made of sheepskin: A garment made from the skin of a sheep with the wool left on.

  2. Adjective:

    • Of or relating to Afghanistan, its people, or its culture: Describing something that originates from or is connected to Afghanistan.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Person):
    • He is an Afghan who moved here ten years ago.
  • Noun (Blanket):
    • She wrapped the colorful afghan around her shoulders.
  • Noun (Dog):
    • The Afghan is known for its elegant appearance and independent nature.
  • Adjective:
    • We enjoyed the traditional Afghan cuisine.
Advanced Usage
  • "Afghan carpet": A type of hand-woven rug or carpet traditionally made in Afghanistan.
    • The room was decorated with a beautiful Afghan carpet.
  • "Afghan War": Refers to a conflict involving Afghanistan, such as the Soviet-Afghan War or the more recent wars.
    • The book details the history of the Afghan War.
Variants and Related Words
  • Afghani (n): The official currency of Afghanistan.
    • The price was one hundred Afghani.
  • Afghanistan (n): The country in Central Asia.
    • Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan.
Synonyms
  • Pashtun (n): A member of a major ethnic group in Afghanistan; can be synonymous with Afghan in an ethnic context.
  • Pashto (n): The language; a synonym for the Afghan language.
  • Throw (n): A synonym for the blanket meaning.
  • Hound (n): A general term for the type of dog.
Related Phrases
  • Afghan hound: The full name for the dog breed.
    • The Afghan hound won first prize at the dog show.
Related Idioms

(No common idioms are specifically centered on the word "afghan" itself.)

Adjective
  1. of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people
Noun
  1. tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East
  2. a coat made of sheepskin
  3. an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan
  4. a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan
  5. a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl

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