Associations to 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.

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King