afghan

/'æfgæn/
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afghan

A colorful afghan is draped over the back of a sofa.

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.)

afghan

A colorful afghan is draped over the back of a sofa.

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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