noun
- A long, heavy woolen or sheepskin coat worn in Afghanistan and neighboring regions, typically lined with fur.
Usage: Also spelled 'postín' or 'postin'; Regional/cultural term; More common in historical or anthropological contexts
Examples
- The Afghan elder wore a traditional posteen over his shoulders against the mountain cold.
- Travelers in the Hindu Kush often adopted the local posteen for warmth during winter journeys.
- The museum's collection included a finely embroidered posteen from the 19th century.
- He wrapped himself in a thick posteen as protection from the harsh winds.
- The posteen, lined with sheepskin, was essential clothing for herders in the region.