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
- make: I love to make afghans and hate having to make strips.
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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