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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