![]() Nazr Vow to give the meat of a slaughtered sheep to the poor. Namaz Prayers, specifically those required by sacred law to be repeated five times daily. Mullah Title of respect for a person learned in sacred law. ![]() Mullah Nasruddin Legendary philosopher from the Middle Ages whose wisdom was revealed through a childlike simplicity Nasruddin has often become the figure of jokes and anecdotes. Mujahedin Generally, a Muslim involved in a jihad specifically, in the late 1970s, when various Afghan opposition groups fought against the Soviet-led government, but also against each other in the late 1980s, after the Soviet Union pulled out of the conflict in Afghanistan. Metastasized To have spread to other parts of the body through blood or lymph vessels. Masnawi Six-volume mystical poem by the poet Rumi. ![]() Mark Twain American writer known for his humor and for creating the characters of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. Kursi A heater under a low table, usually covered with a quilt. ![]() Koran The central religious text of Islam. Khyber Pass The mountain pass that links Afghanistan with Pakistan. Khayyam Persian poet, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. Khastegari A suitor's official visitation to the family to propose marriage. Khan Title of tribal chief now used like "mister" when placed after someone's name. Khala Aunt on the mother's side of the family. Kandahar Second-largest city in Afghanistan, located in the southern part of the country. Kabul Capital and largest city of Afghanistan. Jules Verne French author who was a pioneer in science fiction best known for Around the World in Eighty Days and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Jalalabad City in eastern Afghanistan serving as the social and business center of the Nangahar Province. Isfand A wild plant burnt for its aroma and allegedly to ward off misfortune. Ian Fleming British author who created the character of James Bond. Henry Kissinger German-born American diplomat who served as Richard Nixon's Secretary of State. Hazara An ethnic group from the Hazarajat region in central Afghanistan. ![]() Harelip A congenitally deformed lip, usually the upper one, in which there is a vertical fissure causing it to resemble the cleft lip of a hare. Hafez Persian mystic and poet of the 1300s. Ghamkhori Self-indulgent attitude about one's own difficulties. Genghis Khan The founder of the Mongols and ruler of the largest contiguous empire in history. Alaykum Upon you usually found with a word preceding it, as in "peace be upon you."Īlef-beh The letters A and B, used to signify the entire alphabet.Īttan A tribal dance performed on festive occasions.Īush Soup with noodles, meat, vegetables, tomato broth, and yogurt, usually served with mint as a garnish.Īyat Sign or miracle, usually referring to verses of the Koran.Īzan The call to prayer that occurs five times daily.īiryani Rice dish made with meat, vegetables, and yogurt.īismillah An exclamation meaning "In the name of God!"īolani Flatbread stuffed with potatoes or leeks.īurqa Women's outer garment that fully covers them.īuzkashi A National game of Afghanistan played on horseback and involving a calf's carcass as the object of competition.Ĭarcinoma A malignant tumor that spreads by metastasis cancer.Ĭardamom The aromatic seeds of an Asian plant in the ginger family.Ĭhapan Traditional, long coat worn by Afghani men.Ĭhapandaz A master horseman of the Buzkashi competition.Ĭhopan kabob Pieces of marinated lamb placed on a skewer and broiled.Ĭongenital Pertaining to a condition present at birth.Ĭretin A stupid or mentally defective person.Įid of Qorban Animal sacrifice ceremony that commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son.įarsi Modern Iranian language of Iran and western Afghanistan. ![]()
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