Divan ( noun , noun )

(As a noun)

Divan ( noun )

1. A long, low sofa, typically with a backrest at one end and no arms.
2. A council or assembly of state in certain Muslim countries.

Origin:

Mid 18th century: from french, from turkish divan, from persian dīwān "register, council chamber".

Examples:

1. The room was furnished with a divan and several armchairs.
2. She lounged on the divan, reading a book.
3. The divan was comfortable, but not very stylish.
4. The sultan held court in the Divan.
5. The divan was a council of state in the Ottoman Empire.

(As a noun)

Divan ( noun )

1. A long, low sofa, typically with a backrest at one end and no arms.
2. A council or assembly of state in certain Muslim countries.

Origin:

Mid 18th century: from french, from turkish divan, from persian dīwān "register, council chamber".

Examples:

1. The room was furnished with a divan and several armchairs.
2. She lounged on the divan, reading a book.
3. The divan was comfortable, but not very stylish.
4. The sultan held court in the Divan.
5. The divan was a council of state in the Ottoman Empire.