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  Afg. Afghan hound  
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   The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition.  2000.
 
Afghan
 
SYLLABICATION:Af·ghan
PRONUNCIATION:  fgn, -gn
ADJECTIVE: Of or relating to Afghanistan or its people, language, or culture.
NOUN:1. A native or inhabitant of Afghanistan; an Afghani. 2. See Pashto. 3. afghan a. A coverlet or shawl of wool, knitted or crocheted in colorful geometric designs. b. A carpet of similar design. 4. An Afghan hound.
ETYMOLOGY:Persian afghn, an Afghan.
 
 
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