divan

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /dɪˈvæn/
• (America) IPA: /dɪˈvæn/, /ˈdaɪ.væn/

Noun

divan (plural divans)

1. 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.
2. (historical) A Muslim council of state, such as that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).
3. A collection of poems, especially one written by one author in Arabic or Persian.
4. A council chamber with cushioned seats.
5. A court of justice.
6. (poetic) Any council or assembly.
7. A smoking-room.

Translations

• French: divan
• German: Diwan
• Italian: divano
• Portuguese: divã
• Russian: дива́н
• Spanish: diván

Translations

• French: divan
• German: Diwan
• Italian: Diwan
• Russian: дива́н
• Spanish: diván

Translations

• German: Diwan
• Italian: diwan
• Spanish: diván

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