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afghan
/ˈæf.ɡæn/
Definition
1
A soft, knitted or crocheted blanket or shawl, often featuring geometric patterns and used for warmth or decoration.
2
A native or inhabitant of Afghanistan.
3
A breed of hunting dog characterized by its long, silky coat, slender build, and aristocratic demeanor.
Examples
After binge-watching true crime docs, she hunkered down under her grandma's afghan, plotting her next yarn bombing spree.
The afghan hound sauntered into the dog park like it owned the place, leaving lesser breeds in a whirlwind of envy.
He claimed his new afghan from Afghanistan was authentic, but it unraveled faster than his excuses for being late.
Draped in a vibrant afghan, she channeled her inner bohemian at the coffee shop, sipping lattes and ignoring her barista's eye-rolls.