afghan Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
  2. noun a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan
    Afghanistani.
  3. noun an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan
    Afghani; Paxto; Pashto; Pashtu.
  4. noun a coat made of sheepskin
    sheepskin coat.
  5. noun tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East
    Afghan hound.
  6. adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people
    Afghanistani; Afghani.

WordNet

Af"ghan adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Afghanistan.
Af"ghan noun
Definitions
  1. A native of Afghanistan.
  2. A kind of worsted blanket or wrap.

Webster 1913