Associations to the word «Divan»
Noun
- Cushion
- Vizier
- Goethe
- Rug
- Drapery
- Nadir
- Ottoman
- Hanging
- Mattress
- Bey
- Pillow
- Dey
- Oriental
- Harem
- Mahmud
- Sofa
- Pasha
- Azerbaijani
- Carpet
- Sultan
- Couch
- Turkic
- Furniture
- Cigar
- Tunis
- Tapestry
- Monde
- Sufi
- Salon
- Embroidery
- Persian
- Odour
- Sahib
- Smoking
- Stool
- Parlor
- Poetry
- Turkish
- Mirza
- Curtain
- Fireplace
- Cigarette
- Garion
- Arabic
- Istanbul
- Caliph
- Bonaparte
- Algiers
- Saloon
- Chair
- Chewing
- Principality
- Emir
- Turk
- Balcony
- Poem
Adjective
Adverb
Pictures for the word «Divan»
Wiktionary
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.
DIVAN, noun. (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).
DIVAN, noun. A collection of poems, especially one written by one author in Arabic or Persian.
Dictionary definition
DIVAN, noun. A long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall).
DIVAN, noun. A Muslim council of state.
DIVAN, noun. A collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author).
DIVAN, noun. A Muslim council chamber or law court.
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