Divan
English Meaning
A book; esp., a collection of poems written by one author; as, the divan of Hafiz.
- A long backless sofa, especially one set with pillows against a wall.
- A counting room, tribunal, or public audience room in Muslim countries.
- The seat used by an administrator when holding audience.
- A government bureau or council chamber.
- A coffeehouse or smoking room.
- A book of poems, especially one written in Arabic or Persian by a single author.