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afghan Synonyms
Another word for afghan
Choosing another word for afghan depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A knitted or crocheted blanket or shawl made of colored wool, typically worked in geometric patterns or joined squares.
Usage Example
"She draped a handmade wool throw over the back of the armchair to keep warm during the winter months."
Strong
throw
blanket
shawl
• noun (Context 2)
An Afghan hound, a tall, slender breed of hunting dog native to central Asia, distinguished by its thick, silky coat and curled tail (often capitalized as 'Afghan').
Usage Example
"The graceful afghan hound trotted across the show ring, its long silky coat gleaming under the lights."
Strongest
afghan hound
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Afghan. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/afghan