Divan vs. Sofa
Difference Between Divan and Sofa
Divannoun
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.
Sofanoun
A raised area of a building's floor, usually covered with carpeting, used for sitting.
Divannoun
(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).
Sofanoun
(furniture) A upholstered seat with a raised back and one or two raised ends, long enough to comfortably accommodate two or more people.
Divannoun
A collection of poems, especially one written by one author in Arabic or Persian.
Sofanoun
an upholstered seat for more than one person
Divannoun
A council chamber with cushioned seats.
Divannoun
A court of justice.
Divannoun
(poetic) Any council or assembly.
Divannoun
A smoking-room.
Divannoun
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
Divannoun
a Muslim council of state
Divannoun
a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author)
Divannoun
a Muslim council chamber or law court
