English dictionary

divan

/d/I/'v/&/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a Muslim council of state

noun.group

Synonyms diwan

Source: WordNet 3.0
a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author)

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
a Muslim council chamber or law court

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
A book; esp., a collection of poems written by one author; as, the <i>divan</i> of Hafiz.

noun

Source: webster1913