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Afghan
[af-gan, -guhn]
noun
a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan.
afghan, a soft woolen blanket, crocheted or knitted, usually in a geometric pattern.
Also called Afghan hound.one of a breed of swift hunting hounds having a long, narrow head and a long, silky coat.
Literary.Pashto.
adjective
of Afghanistan or its people or language.
Afghan
1/ -ɡən, æfˈɡænɪ, ˈæfɡæn, -ˈɡɑː- /
noun
a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Afghanistan
another name for Pashto
history an Indian camel driver employed in the outback of Australia
adjective
denoting or relating to Afghanistan, its people, or their language
afghan
2/ -ɡən, ˈæfɡæn /
noun
a knitted or crocheted wool blanket or shawl, esp one with a geometric pattern
a sheepskin coat, often embroidered and having long fur trimming around the edges
Usage
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Afghan1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Afghan1
Example Sentences
We have spoken to several Afghans across Iran who have described sleepless nights, watching missiles "fall from the sky", and the fear the next explosion will be closer than the last.
"Yes, to England," one Afghan man told me, patiently waiting his turn, his eyes focused firmly on the boat.
Then, on Thursday he woke to the news that US President Donald Trump had issued a new order banning the entry of Afghan passport holders to the US, citing national security threats.
As with other countries on Trump's list, the issue of Afghan nationals overstaying their visas is also cited.
The business was described in Marqurdt’s report alongside interviews with Afghans who spoke about desperate efforts by people to escape, but they had no connection to Young.
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