khan

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• IPA: /kɑ:n/
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[change] Noun

Singular khan

Plural khans

1. After Genghis Khan, a ruler over various Turkish, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.
2. An Ottoman sultan.
3. A noble or man of rank in various Muslim countries of Central Asia, including Afghanistan.
4. A resting-place for a travelling caravan.