Abd-er-Rahman Khan

or Abd·ur·rah·man Khan

[ ahb-der-ruh-mahn -khahn ]

/ ˈɑb dər rəˈmɑn ˈxɑn /

Save This Word!

noun

1830?–1901, amir of Afghanistan 1880–1901.

QUIZ

ARE YOU A TRUE BLUE CHAMPION OF THESE "BLUE" SYNONYMS?

We could talk until we're blue in the face about this quiz on words for the color "blue," but we think you should take the quiz and find out if you're a whiz at these colorful terms.

Question 1 of 8

Which of the following words describes “sky blue”?

navy

beryl

azure

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Meet Grammar Coach

Write or paste your essay, email, or story into Grammar Coach and get grammar help

Improve Your Writing

Meet Grammar CoachImprove Your Writing

Words nearby Abd-er-Rahman Khan

Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, Abdelkader, Abd-el-Kadir, Abd-el Krim, Abderhalden, Abd-er-Rahman Khan, Abdias, abdicant, abdicate, abdication, abdom.

How to use Abd-er-Rahman Khan in a sentence

The now-efficient process “once took a month by former means and now actually takes a day,” says Dr. Khan.
The Science of Ingredient Innovation||December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Part of that, Dr. Khan says, was a direct result of the global trekking PepsiCo is doing.
The Science of Ingredient Innovation||December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rahman was later found dead, with hypothermia the suspected cause.
Inside the CIA’s Sadistic Dungeon|Tim Mak|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I was taken to the hospital by ambulance and sat in the ER waiting room for what felt like days.
How I Stopped My Rapist|Natasha Alexenko|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The shift in language and content is click-bait for the enterprising eBay-er.
Dismembering History: The Shady Online Trade in Ancient Texts|Candida Moss|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He can't talk much, though; 'tain't good fur him; his lungs is out er kilter.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
“Akhab Khan prevented those Shia dogs from shooting you and Mayne-sahib,” went on the low murmur.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
Thar couldn't nothin' kill her, short er wild beasts, ef she hed ther baby 'n her arms!
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
The subject is made more embarrassing because of its—er, rather personal nature.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux
It is true that I was impressed with him in a way, because the man was rather—er, inspiring, and I entertained hopes.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux

Aug	OCT	Jun
	20
2020	2021	2022