Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun divan

4 senses of divan

Sense 1
divan -- (a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall))
       => sofa, couch, lounge -- (an upholstered seat for more than one person)

Sense 2
divan, diwan -- (a Muslim council of state)
       => privy council -- (an advisory council to a ruler (especially to the British Crown))

Sense 3
divan, diwan -- (a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author))
       => anthology -- (a collection of selected literary passages)

Sense 4
divan, diwan -- (a Muslim council chamber or law court)
       => boardroom, council chamber -- (a room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company))
       => chamber -- (a room where a judge transacts business)