/ Dictionary / Index A Afghan: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Af•ghan Pronunciation: (af'gan, -gun), [key] — n. a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan. Pashto. (l.c.) a soft woolen blanket, crocheted or knitted, usually in a geometric pattern. Also calledone of a breed of swift hunting hounds having a long, narrow head and a long, silky coat. —adj. of Afghanistan or its people or language. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: afghan (Thesaurus) Afgh. Afghani Related Content Daily Word Quiz: feline Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language