SINCE 1828
Afghan
noun
Af·ghan
| \ ˈaf-ˌgan 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
Other Words from Afghan
Afghan
or Afghani \ af-ˈga-nē
, -ˈgä- \
adjective
, -ˈgä- \
adjective
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Afghan
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Afghan
: a person born, raised, or living in Afghanistan
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Afghan
noun
Af·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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