HyperDic: diwan

English > 3 senses of the word diwan:
NOUNgroupdiwan, divana Muslim council of state
communicationdiwan, divana collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author)
artifactdiwan, divana Muslim council chamber or law court
English > diwan: 3 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningA Muslim council of state.
Synonymdivan
Broaderprivy councilAn advisory council to a ruler (especially to the British Crown)
Catalandivan
English > diwan: 3 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author).
Synonymdivan
BroaderanthologyA collection of selected literary passages
Spanishdiván, diwan
English > diwan: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA Muslim council chamber or law court.
Synonymdivan
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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