Pash⋅to
/ˈpʌʃ
toʊ/ 
Show Spelled Pronunciation [puhsh-toh] Show IPA –noun | an Indo-European, Iranian language that is the official language of Afghanistan and the chief vernacular of the eastern part of the nation. |
Af·ghan (āf'gān', -gən)
adj. Of or relating to Afghanistan or its people, language, or culture.
n. A native or inhabitant of Afghanistan; an Afghani. See Pashto. afghan A coverlet or shawl of wool, knitted or crocheted in colorful geometric designs. A carpet of similar design.
An Afghan hound.
[Persian afghān, an Afghan.] |
Pash·to (pŭsh'tō)
n. An Iranian language that is the principal vernacular language of Afghanistan and parts of western Pakistan. Also called Afghan.
[Persian pashtu, from Pashto pašto, perhaps ultimately from Iranian *parsāwa-, border, border people.] |
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| Main Entry: | Afghan |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See Afghan coat |
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