afghan

• Relatif à l'Afghanistan, à son peuple ou à sa langue (pachtou). S'emploie aussi pour désigner un type de couverture ou une race de chien.

Relating to Afghanistan, its people, or its language (Pashto). Also used to describe a type of blanket or a breed of dog.

1. Relating to AfghanistanB1formal

   Of or relating to the country of Afghanistan, its people, or its culture.

   afghan (relatif à l'Afghanistan)

   • She is studying Afghan history and literature.
   • The museum has a collection of Afghan artifacts.
   • Afghan cuisine is known for its rich flavors.

• Nom désignant une couverture tricotée ou crochetée à partir de bandes ou de carrés, parfois utilisée comme châle, ou un manteau en peau de mouton.

A noun referring to a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares, sometimes used as a shawl, or a coat made of sheepskin.

1. Knitted blanketB1formal

   A type of blanket, often knitted or crocheted in strips or squares, sometimes used as a shawl.

   Couverture en tricot ou au crochet

   • She wrapped herself in a warm afghan while reading.
   • The grandmother knitted a colorful afghan for the baby.
   • He draped an afghan over the back of the sofa.

   Synonymesblanketcoverletshawlthrowwrap

2. Sheepskin coatB2formal

   A coat made from sheepskin, typically with the wool on the inside.

   Manteau en peau de mouton (type afghan)

   • He wore a heavy afghan to protect against the cold wind.
   • The traditional afghan is still popular in some rural areas.
   • She bought a beautiful afghan from a local artisan.

   Synonymessheepskin