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Afghan

Pronunciation: /ˈafgan/
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Definition of Afghan

noun

  • 1a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan, or a person of Afghan descent.
  • 3 (afghan) a woollen 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

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