Divan

[dɪ'væn;daɪ'væn;'daɪvæn] or ['daɪvæn]

Definition

(noun.) a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall).

(noun.) a Muslim council chamber or law court.

(noun.) a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author).

(noun.) a Muslim council of state.

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Definition

(n.) A book; esp., a collection of poems written by one author; as, the divan of Hafiz.

(n.) In Turkey and other Oriental countries: A council of state; a royal court. Also used by the poets for a grand deliberative council or assembly.

(n.) A chief officer of state.

(n.) A saloon or hall where a council is held, in Oriental countries, the state reception room in places, and in the houses of the richer citizens. Cushions on the floor or on benches are ranged round the room.

(n.) A cushioned seat, or a large, low sofa or couch; especially, one fixed to its place, and not movable.

(n.) A coffee and smoking saloon.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Turkish council of state.[2]. State-chamber, council-chamber, audience-chamber.[3]. Sofa, long seat.

Editor: Rufus

Definition

n. the Turkish council of state: a court of justice: used poetically of any council or assembly: a council-chamber with cushioned seats: a sofa: a smoking-room: a collection of poems.

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