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khan

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As a noun, khan means an Ottoman sultan.

Meanings of khan

6 meanings

noun

  1. An Ottoman sultan.

  2. A noble or man of rank in various Muslim countries of Central Asia, including Afghanistan.

  3. A caravanserai; a resting-place for a travelling caravan.

  4. A title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countriesperson

  5. An inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans

    Similar: caravansary, caravanserai, caravan inn
Older and rare meanings (1)

  1. historicalA ruler over various Turkish, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.

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noun: an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard t…
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