divan

US /dɪˈvæn/
UK /dɪˈvæn/
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1.

a long low sofa without a back or arms, typically placed against a wall

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She relaxed on the plush divan in the living room.
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The antique divan was covered in rich velvet.
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2.

a Turkish or Persian council of state

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The Sultan convened the divan to discuss matters of state.
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Decisions of the divan were final.