noun
afghan
A hound of a breed with a long, silky coat.
The afghan runs across the field, its long coat streaming.
Etymology
Persian Afghān is a name for an Afghan person. The dog’s name abbreviates Afghan hound, identifying the breed through its association with Afghanistan.
More examples
- Their afghan needs regular brushing to prevent tangled fur.
- Two afghans waited quietly beside the handler.
- The elegant afghan lifted its narrow head toward the sound.
Forms
afghan · afghans
Similar words
- sighthound
- Names the broader group of dogs that hunt by sight.
- hound
- Includes many hunting breeds without the distinctive long coat.