1. A blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
   "She wrapped herself in a colourful afghan while reading by the fireplace"
    
2. A coat made of sheepskin
   "The afghan kept him warm in the harsh winter weather";
   - sheepskin coat

1. A native or inhabitant of Afghanistan
   - Afghanistani
    
2. An Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan
   - Pashto, Pashtu, Paxto, Afghani, Afghan language, Pashto language, Pashtu language, Afghani language, Paxto language, Pushto
    
3. Tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East
   - Afghan hound

1. Of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people
   "Afghan carpets are renowned for their intricate designs and high-quality craftsmanship";
   - Afghani, Afghanistani

Derived forms: afghans, Afghans

Type of: Asian, Asiatic, blanket, coat, cover, hound, hound dog, Iranian, Iranian language

Part of: Afghanistan, Islamic State of Afghanistan

Encyclopedia: Afghan, Sediq