HyperDic: divan

English > 4 senses of the word divan:
NOUNartifactdivana long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
groupdivan, diwana Muslim council of state
communicationdivan, diwana collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author)
artifactdivan, diwana Muslim council chamber or law court
divan > pronunciation
Soundsdihvae'n
Rhymesafghan / Afghan ... Yucatan: 118 rhymes with aen...
English > divan: 4 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall).
Broadersofa, couch, loungeAn upholstered seat for more than one person
Spanishcama turca, diván
Catalandivan
English > divan: 4 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningA Muslim council of state.
Synonymdiwan
Broaderprivy councilAn advisory council to a ruler (especially to the British Crown)
Catalandivan
English > divan: 4 senses > noun 3, communication
MeaningA collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author).
Synonymdiwan
BroaderanthologyA collection of selected literary passages
Spanishdiván, diwan
English > divan: 4 senses > noun 4, artifact
MeaningA Muslim council chamber or law court.
Synonymdiwan
Broaderboardroom, council chamberA room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company)
chamberA room where a judge transacts business

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