Af·ghan | \ ˈaf-ˌgan 
also -gən \
also -gən \Definition of Afghan
b : a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan
2 not capitalized : a blanket or shawl of colored yarn knitted or crocheted in strips or squares
3 not capitalized : a Turkoman carpet of large size and long pile woven in geometric designs
4 : afghan hound
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Afghan or Afghani \ af-ˈga-nē , -ˈgä- \ adjective
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Afghan
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of Afghan
: a person born, raised, or living in Afghanistan
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Afghan
nounAf·ghan | \ ˈaf-ˌgan \
\Kids Definition of Afghan
1 : a person born or living in Afghanistan
2 not capitalized : a blanket or shawl made of colored wool or cotton knitted or crocheted into patterns
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The first known use of Afghan was in 1742
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