Noun: khan kaan
- A title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
"Genghis Khan united the Mongol tribes and created a vast empire"
- 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