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Divan

Divan Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Divan? [n] a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall) [n] a Muslim council chamber or law court [n] a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author) [n] a Muslim council of state Synonyms \| Synonyms for Divan: diwan \| diwan \| diwan Related Terms \| Find terms related to Divan: advisory body \| advisory council \| assembly \| association \| bench \| board \| body of advisers \| borough council \| brain trust \| British Cabinet \| cabinet \| camarilla \| chamber \| city council \| common council \| conference \| congress \| consultative assembly \| council \| council fire \| council of ministers \| council of state \| council of war \| county council \| court \| deliberative assembly \| diet \| directory \| junta \| kitchen cabinet \| legislature \| ministry \| parish council \| privy council \| Sanhedrin \| shadow cabinet \| soviet \| staff \| syndicate \| synod \| tribunal \| US Cabinet See Also \| anthology \| boardroom \| chamber \| couch \| council chamber \| lounge \| privy council \| sofa Divan In Webster's Dictionary \Di*van"\, n. [Per. d[=i]w[=a]n a book of many leaves, an account book, a collection of books, a senate, council: cf. Ar. daiw[=a]n, F. divan.] 1. A book; esp., a collection of poems written by one author; as, the divan of Hafiz. [Persia] 2. 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. --Pope. 3. A chief officer of state. [India] 4. 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. 5. A cushioned seat, or a large, low sofa or couch; especially, one fixed to its place, and not movable. 6. A coffee and smoking saloon. [Colloq.]

Divan Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Divan?

[n] a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
[n] a Muslim council chamber or law court
[n] a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author)
[n] a Muslim council of state

Synonyms | Synonyms for Divan: diwan | diwan | diwan

Divan In Webster's Dictionary

\Di*van"\, n. [Per. d[=i]w[=a]n a book of many leaves, an
account book, a collection of books, a senate, council: cf.
Ar. daiw[=a]n, F. divan.]
1. A book; esp., a collection of poems written by one author;
   as, the divan of Hafiz. [Persia]

2. 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. --Pope.

3. A chief officer of state. [India]

4. 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.

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

6. A coffee and smoking saloon. [Colloq.]

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