Afghan

Afghan Definition

Af·ghan (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

Afghan Usage Examples

Converse of object

Adjective modifier

finished: Clear, step-by-step instructions show you how to piece the squares together to create your finished afghan.
unique: Over 100 different blanket squares can be knitted up to create a dozen unique afghans in a variety of styles.

Modifies a noun

refugee: Despite the colossal return movement - the biggest in UNHCR's history - well over 2 million afghan refugees remain abroad.

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