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Date: 1700-1800
Language: Pashto
Origin: afghani

Afghan

2 noun
     
Related topics: Pets, Animals, Nationality and Race
Afghan2 [countable]
1SAN someone from Afghanistan
2 also Afghan houndDHPHBA a tall thin dog with a pointed nose and very long silky hair
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