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(af′gan′, -gən)

noun

a person born or living in Afghanistan
Pashto
any of a breed of swift hunting hound, originally from the Near East, with silky hair and a long, narrow head
a soft blanket or shawl, crocheted or knitted, esp. in a geometric design

adjective

of Afghanistan, its people, or their language or culture

See Afghan in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to Afghanistan or its people, language, or culture.

noun

A native or inhabitant of Afghanistan; an Afghani.
See Pashto.
afghan
a. A coverlet or shawl of wool, knitted or crocheted in colorful geometric designs.
b. A carpet of similar design.
An Afghan hound.

Origin:

Origin: Persian afghān, an Afghan

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