khans

Noun (1)

khan (plural khans)

1. (historical) A ruler over various Turkic 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.

Noun (2)

khan (plural khans)

1. Synonym of caravanserai (particularly in Middle Eastern contexts)
   • ‘Guess the name of that,’ she said, pointing to her delicate parts. The porter tried this name and that and ended by asking her to tell him and cease her slapping. ‘The khān of Abu-Mansur,’ she replied.1923, Powys Mathers, transl., The Thousand Nights and One Night

   Synonyms:

   caravanserai

2. Synonym of fonduk (“inn or hotel in Middle Eastern contexts”).

   Synonyms:

   fonduk

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