Associations to the word «Diwan»

Dictionary definition

DIWAN, noun. A Muslim council of state.
DIWAN, noun. A collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author).
DIWAN, noun. A Muslim council chamber or law court.

Wise words

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