n. & adj.
n. 1 a a native or national of Afghanistan. b a person of Afghan descent. 2 the official language of Afghanistan (also called PASHTO). 3 (afghan) a knitted and sewn woollen blanket or shawl. 4 (in full Afghan coat) a kind of sheepskin coat with the skin outside and usu. with a shaggy border.
adj. of or relating to Afghanistan or its people or language. Afghan hound a tall hunting dog with long silky hair.
[ Pashto afghani ]