Divan vs. Sofa

Divan vs. Sofa — Is There a Difference?
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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

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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

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Divannoun

a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author)

Divannoun

a Muslim council chamber or law court