divan

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Noun

1. 1
   A Muslim council of state, specifically that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).
2. 2
   The council chamber where this court is held; (by extension), any court of justice.
3. 3
   Any council or assembly.
4. 4
   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. 5
   An establishment that serves cigars and coffee, and may offer other amenities such as books, newspapers, and chess.
6. 6
   A collection of poems, especially one written by an author in Arabic or Persian.