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Afghan

Syllabification: (Af·ghan)
Pronunciation: /ˈafˌgan/

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Definition of Afghan

noun

  • 1a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan, or a person of Afghan descent.
  • 3 (afghan) a woolen blanket or shawl, typically one knitted or crocheted in strips or squares.

adjective

  • relating to Afghanistan, its people, or their language.

Origin:

from Pashto afghānī

Remember that Afghan has an h after the g.

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