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Noun: khan  kaan
  1. A title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
    "Genghis Khan united the Mongol tribes and created a vast empire"
     
  2. An inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
    "The weary travellers found rest at the ancient khan along the Silk Road";
    - caravansary [US], caravanserai, caravan inn, serai

Derived forms: khans

Type of: auberge, hostel, hostelry, inn, lodge, ruler

Encyclopedia: Khan, Reza