Afghan Definition & Meaning

afghan
adjective
  1. of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people
noun
  1. a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
  2. a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan
  3. an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan
  4. a coat made of sheepskin
  5. tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East

"Afghan" in song lyrics

See how afghan is used in real songs:

  • "Damn hot like an afghan"
    Blue Sky Black Death & Jean Grae — Lights Out
  • "That's Lil' C, and he told me he love that Afghan"
    Custom Made Gangstas — Hydro
  • "I got a nautical themed pashmina afghan"
    The Lonely Island f/ T-Pain — I'm On a Boat

Words that rhyme with afghan

Usage tips for "afghan"

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