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What is a divan?

What is a divan? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. 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.
  2. (historical) A Muslim council of state, such as that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).
  3. A collection of poems, especially one written by one author in Arabic or Persian.
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There's also a cigar divan serving Cuban stogies and decorated with paintings from the Zhongnanhai leaders' compound.
Sophia's on the guest divan, reading a magazine and being of absolutely no help to her mother.
Lounging on the divan, his arms placed unguardedly before him, he had none of the tense, high-strung, honour-obsessed posture of his people.
Some time later found the pair in Ie's chambers, sitting on a simple divan colored a subtle mauve, discussing times gone by.
One woman stretched out on the divan lounge, thoughtfully perusing a scroll.
I place the mugs on a small wooden tray and carry it out to the divan, trying not to spill the hot liquid.

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