Definition of divan Divan

/dɪvæˈn/ - [divan] - di•van

We found 16 definitions of divan from 6 different sources.

What does divan mean?

Noun Plural: divans
divan - a Muslim council chamber or law court
		diwan
		boardroom, council chamber a room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company)
divan - a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
divan - a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author)
		diwan
divan - a Muslim council of state
		diwan

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divan (Noun)
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 see Wikipedia's Divan_furniture.
divan (Noun)
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 see Wikipedia's Divan.
divan (Noun)
A collection of poems, especially one written by one author in Arabic or Persian see Wikipedia's Diwan_poetry.

divan (n.)
A book; esp., a collection of poems written by one author; as, the divan of Hafiz.
divan (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.
divan (n.)
A chief officer of state.
divan (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.
divan (n.)
A cushioned seat, or a large, low sofa or couch; especially, one fixed to its place, and not movable.
divan (n.)
A coffee and smoking saloon.

divan
di-van′, 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. [Ar. and Pers. díwán, a long seat.]

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divan in sign language