afghan

• Relativo ao Afeganistão, seu povo ou sua língua (pachto). Também designa um tipo de manta ou cobertor de lã feita em crochê ou tricô, e uma raça de cães (galgo afegão).

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.

   Afegão

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

• Substantivo que designa uma manta ou coberta de lã feita em tricô ou crochê, geralmente de quadrados ou tiras, às vezes usada como xale; também se refere a um casaco de pele de carneiro.

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.

   Manta de lã

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblanketcoverletshawlthrowwrap

2. Sheepskin coatB2formal

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

   Casaco de pele de carneiro

   • 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.

   Sinônimossheepskin