noun

• (now historical) 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).
• The council chamber where this court is held; (by extension), any court of justice.
• (now rare) Any council or assembly.
• A couch- or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and either on the floor or an elevated structure.
• (dated) An establishment that serves cigars and coffee, and may offer other amenities such as books, newspapers, and chess.
• A collection of poems, especially one written by an author in Arabic or Persian.