Definitions for Afghan
ˈæf gæn, -gənafghan

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. afghannoun

   a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl

2. Afghan, Afghanistaninoun

   a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan

3. Pashto, Pashtu, Paxto, Afghani, Afghannoun

   an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan

4. sheepskin coat, afghannoun

   a coat made of sheepskin

5. Afghan hound, Afghanadjective

   tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East

6. Afghani, Afghan, Afghanistaniadjective

   of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Afghannoun

   A person from Afghanistan or of Afghan descent.

2. Afghannoun

   A person of Pashtun ethnicity or of Pashtun descent.

3. Afghannoun

   A breed of dogs, the Afghan hound.

4. Afghanadjective

   Of, from, or pertaining to Afghanistan.

5. Afghanadjective

   Of, from, or pertaining to the Pashtun ethnic community.

6. Afghannoun

   Pashto, a language primarily spoken in Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan.

7. Afghannoun

   Short form for Afghanistan.

   He will be in Afghan for another six months.

8. afghannoun

   A blanket or throw, usually crocheted or knitted.

9. afghannoun

   A type of iced chocolate biscuit, sometimes containing cornflakes and topped with a walnut, popular in Australia and New Zealand.

10. Etymology: افغان via आभगन from अश्वक

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1. afghan

   1) Afghan primarily refers to a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan, or a person of Afghan descent. 2) It is also a term used for the official language of Afghanistan known as Dari or Afghan Persian, spoken by majority of the population. 3) Additionally, Afghan also refers to a breed of tall, slender hunting dogs known for its long, silky coat, called the Afghan Hound. 4) In textiles, an Afghan is a kind of blanket or shawl, usually crochet or knitted, characterized by its colorful, patterned design. Originally, it referred to the woven blankets made by the Pashtun people of Afghanistan. 5) Historically, the term has been used to describe various political entities and regions within the area of present-day Afghanistan. Note: The usage can vary based on the context, so it's essential to consider that when interpreting or using the term.

2. afghan

   An Afghan can refer to three main things: 1. A person from Afghanistan: This is a nationality or ethnicity, and Afghans may belong to various ethnic groups including Pashtun, Hazara, Uzbek, Tajik, and others. 2. The official languages of Afghanistan: The term is also used to refer to the main languages spoken in Afghanistan, which are Dari and Pashto. 3. A type of blanket or throw: In some places, particularly the United States, 'afghan' also refers to a handmade woolen blanket, often crocheted or knitted in a variety of patterns and colors. The use originates from the finely crafted textiles produced in Afghanistan.

3. afghan

   1) A native or inhabitant of Afghanistan. 2) The official languages of Afghanistan, Pashto and Dari, are also referred to as Afghan. 3) A type of blanket or throw, often hand-knitted or crocheted, featuring colorful patterns. 4) Afghan refers to a breed of tall, slender dog known for its thick, fine, and silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end. 5) In terms of cuisine, an Afghan is also a traditional New Zealand biscuit made from flour, butter, cornflakes, sugar and cocoa, topped with chocolate icing and a half walnut.

4. afghan

   An Afghan generally refers to a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan, a country in South Asia. It can also refer to the main ethnic group within Afghanistan, also known as the Pashtuns. However, Afghan can also refer to a type of colorful blanket or shawl, often handmade and knitted or crocheted, originating from Afghanistan. Additionally, Afghan is the name of a breed of large-sized hunting dogs known for their long, flowing coats. Finally, it can also refer to the short form of Afghanistan's national currency, the Afghan afghani.

5. afghan

   1. A person who is a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan. 2. The official language of Afghanistan (known as Dari or Afghan Persian). 3. A variety of knitted or crocheted blanket or throw, typically colorful and with patterns. 4. A breed of tall, slender dog characterized by a long, silky coat, usually of grey or fawn color, and a tail with a ring curl at the end, originally from Afghanistan. 5. A type of sponge cake or biscuit, often coated with chocolate and topped with walnut, popular in New Zealand.

6. afghan

   1) Afghan is an adjective referring to something of, from, or related to the country of Afghanistan. It is also used to refer to the citizens or indigenous people of Afghanistan. 2) Afghan can also refer to any of the languages spoken in Afghanistan, mainly Pashto and Dari. 3) In addition, Afghan is a type of woolen blanket or shawl, typically knitted or crocheted. It is often used as a throw on a couch or bed. 4) Afghan is also a breed of tall, slender hunting dogs, known as Afghan hounds, characterized by a long, silky coat.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Afghanadjective

   of or pertaining to Afghanistan

2. Afghannoun

   a native of Afghanistan

3. Afghannoun

   a kind of worsted blanket or wrap

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1. afghan

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Afghan in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Afghan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Afghan in a Sentence

1. Robert Hathaway:

   I think inevitably both because of fiscal pressures and because of the nature of the warfare in Afghanistan we are going to see, a few years down the road, a smaller, leaner sleeker Afghan army, whether or not it will be a more effective army, I think, remains to be seen, but it's going to be a very, very tough slog ahead.

2. Mick Mulroy:

   Former deputy assistant secretary of defense and ABC News analyst Mick Mulroy is part of both Task Force Pineapple and Task Force Dunkirk, who are assisting former Afghan comrades. They never wavered. I and many of my friends are here today because of their bravery in battle. We owe them all effort to get them out and honor our word, Mulroy said.

3. Abdul Aziz Bek:

   Large numbers of Taliban came from several directions, after hours of heavy fighting 30 Afghan security forces were killed and the Taliban captured the base.

4. Bilal Askaryar:

   They saw the need. They saw the parallels, it's really powerful to see that they saw that link of common humanity between the Afghan community and the Vietnamese community. We've been really touched and inspired.

5. Andre Berto:

   I just want equal treatment. You saw what they did with the Afghan refugees. They pretty much brought up over here on a red-carpet type of situation, i believe that Biden definitely needs to step up, definitely needs to step up, and to really show us that he really cares.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Afghan
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Afghan
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Afghan