divan

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Synonyms: diva, diwan, divas, devan, ivan, dinan, sivan, dian, diovan, dilan, divad

Antonyms: diva, diwan, divas, devan, ivan, dinan, sivan, dian, diovan, dilan, divad

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|now|historical}} A Muslim [[council]] of state, specifically that of [[vizier]]s of the [[Ottoman Empire]] that discussed and recommended new [[law]]s and law changes to a higher authority (the [[sultan]]).
2. The council chamber where this court is held; {{i|by extension}}, any court of justice.
3. {{lb|en|now|rare}} Any council or assembly.
4. {{senseid|en|Q2354542}} {{lb|en|furniture}} A [[couch]] or [[sofa]]-like piece of [[furniture]] made of a [[mattress]] lying against the [[wall]] and on either the [[floor]] or an elevated structure.
5. {{senseid|en|smoking room}} {{lb|en|dated}} An establishment that serves [[cigar]]s and [[coffee]], and may offer other amenities such as [[book]]s, [[newspaper]]s, and [[chess]].
6. A collection of [[poem]]s, especially one written by an [[author]] in [[Arabic]] or [[Persian]].

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