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divan
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As a noun, divan means 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).
Meanings of divan
7 meaningsnoun
now historicalA 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).
The council chamber where this court is held; (by extension), any court of justice.
now rareAny council or assembly.
A couch- or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and either on the floor or an elevated structure.
A collection of poems, especially one written by an author in Arabic or Persian.
A long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
Older and rare meanings (1)
datedAn establishment that serves cigars and coffee, and may offer other amenities such as books, newspapers, and chess.
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).