Afghan has 10 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun · Adjective · Proper Noun
a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
"She draped the colorful afghan over her shoulders to keep warm while waiting for the bus."
a native or inhabitant of Afghanistan
"The afghan wore a traditional pakol hat as he walked through the market in Kabul."
a coat made of sheepskin
"The traveler wrapped himself in a thick afghan to stay warm during the cold night."
tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East
"The Afghan dog moved across the desert with an elegant, flowing gait thanks to its long, silky coat."
A person from Afghanistan or of Afghan descent.
"She wrapped herself in a cozy afghan she had spent all winter knitting by the fire."
A blanket or throw, usually crocheted or knitted.
In plain English: An Afghan is someone who was born and lives in Afghanistan.
"The afghan was draped over the sofa to keep out drafts."
Usage: Use this term to describe any heavy woolen blanket with tassels at the corners, regardless of its actual geographic origin. It is often confused with people from Afghanistan when referring strictly to nationality or ethnicity.
of or relating to or characteristic of Afghanistan or its people
"The afghan team celebrated their victory in the international soccer tournament."
Of, from, or pertaining to Afghanistan.
"The afghan coat was made from thick wool originally produced in that country."
In plain English: Afghan is an adjective used to describe something that comes from Afghanistan, such as Afghan food or music.
"The Afghan carpet was woven with intricate patterns and rich colors."
Pashto, a language primarily spoken by Pashtun people in Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan.
"She began to speak Afghan after realizing her host did not understand Urdu."
The word comes from Classical Persian and originally meant "Afghan." It likely derives from an ancient Bactrian term meaning "people from a distant land."