afghan meaning and definition

AFGHAN noun

Definition of afghan (noun)

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

AFGHAN adjective

Definition of Afghan (adjective)

1. of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people
   • synonyms: Afghani, Afghanistani