Main Entry:

Af·ghan

Pronunciation:

\ˈaf-ˌgan also -gən\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Persian afghān Pashtun

Date:

1767

1 a (1): pashtun (2): pashto b: a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan2not capitalized : a blanket or shawl of colored wool knitted or crocheted in strips or squares3not capitalized : a Turkoman carpet of large size and long pile woven in geometric designs4: afghan hound

— Afghan or Af·ghani \af-ˈga-nē, -ˈgä-\ adjective