Definition of 'afghan'

Noun

1. a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
2. a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan
      Synonyms: Afghanistani
3. an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan
      Synonyms: Pashto Pashtu Paxto Afghani
4. a coat made of sheepskin
      Synonyms: sheepskin coat
5. tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East
      Synonyms: Afghan hound

Adjective

1. of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people
      Synonyms: Afghani Afghanistani

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