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  1. 1. n. A book; esp., a collection of poems written by one author; as, the divan of Hafiz. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. In Turkey and other Oriental countries: A council of state; a royal court. Also used by the poets for a grand deliberative council or assembly. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A chief officer of state. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. A saloon or hall where a council is held, in Oriental countries, the state reception room in places, and in the houses of the richer citizens. Cushions on the floor or on benches are ranged round the room. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. A cushioned seat, or a large, low sofa or couch; especially, one fixed to its place, and not movable. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. A coffee and smoking saloon. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall) Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. a Muslim council of state Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author) Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n. a Muslim council chamber or law court Source: wordnet
  11. 11. 1. A book; esp., a collection of poems written by one author; as, the divan of Hafiz. [Persia] 2. In Turkey and other Oriental countries: A council of state; a royal court. Also used by the poets for a grand deliberative council or assembly. Pope. 3. A chief officer of state. [India] 4. A saloon or hall where a council is held, in Oriental countries, the state reception room in places, and in the houses of the richer citizens. Cushions on the floor or on benches are ranged round the room. 5. A cushioned seat, or a large, low sofa or couch; especially, one fixed to its place, and not movable. 6. A coffee and smoking saloon. [Colloq.] Source: webster
  12. 12. n:100 n. a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall) n. a Muslim council of state n. a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author) Source: ecdict

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