Afghan

/ˈæfˌɡæn/noun
Middle School
1

A person from Afghanistan.

2

A person of Pashtun ethnicity.

3

Synonym of Afghan rug.

4

Synonym of Afghan Hound.

5

Synonym of Afghan coat.

6

Alternative letter-case form of afghan (“crocheted or knitted blanket or throw”)

7

Alternative letter-case form of afghan (“type of iced chocolate biscuit”)

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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