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