divan

IPA: dɪvˈæn

(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.

Examples of "divan" in Sentences

The divan is surrounded by smoke.
He also has a divan in lamentation.
Complaining to the Divan had no procedure.
The Divan of Travancore would act as an umpire.
A divan is a piece of couch like sitting furniture.
At this action, the warden tries to hide under a divan.
The divan accompanied the sultan on military expeditions.
Producing a number of own brand mattresses and divan beds.
All the boudoirs of that generation were garnished with divans.
It was the Grand Vizier's duty to inform the sultan of the opinion of the Divan.