divan
US /dɪˈvæn/
UK /dɪˈvæn/
1.
divan, rustbank
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.
Ze ontspande op de pluchen divan in de woonkamer.
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The antique divan was covered in rich velvet.
De antieke divan was bekleed met rijk fluweel.
2.
divan, staatsraad
a Turkish or Persian council of state
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The Sultan convened the divan to discuss matters of state.
De Sultan riep de divan bijeen om staatszaken te bespreken.
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Decisions of the divan were final.
Besluiten van de divan waren definitief.