divan

1. (historical)A Muslim council of state, specifically that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).

   a Muslim council of state

2. The council chamber where this court is held; (by extension), any court of justice.

   a Muslim council chamber or law court

3. A couch or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and on either the floor or an elevated structure.

   Diwan

   дива́нdiván

   дива́нdyván, софа́sofá, кана́паkanápa

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

4. (dated)An establishment that serves cigars and coffee, and may offer other amenities such as books, newspapers, and chess.

   Near-synonym: smoking room

5. An establishment that serves cigars and coffee, and may offer other amenities such as books, newspapers, and chess.

   (Hong Kong, dated)A drug or cigarette den.

6. A collection of poems, especially one written by an author in Arabic or Persian.

   Diwan

   дива́нdiván

   дива́нdyván

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

7. (archaic)Any council or assembly.

   Diwan

   дива́нdiván

   дива́нdyván

1. This divan is made of velvet.

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