Aghan

/ˈɑːɡ.hɑːn/ noun

Definition

An Afghan; a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan, or a blanket/shawl from that region.

Etymology

From Persian/Dari 'Afghan,' referring to Pashto-speaking peoples of the region. The term has referred to both people and the distinctive woven blankets they produced, which became popular trade items.

Kelly Says

The word 'Afghan' can mean a person, a blanket, or a dog breed—it's a rare example of one word naming a people, a product they're famous for, and an animal associated with their culture, all at once.

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