Di-vān', n.

[Per. diwān, a book of many leaves, an account-book, a collection of books, a senate, council; Ar. daiwān, Fr. & Sp. divan, It. divano.]

1. A book; a collection of writings or essays, especially of poems; an account-book.
2. A council; the Turkish council of state, or privy council of the sultan; the royal court; the court of justice; the office for customs; a deliberative council or assembly. “The consult of the dire divan.” Pope.
3. The council chamber; an audience chamber or saloon for company, furnished with cushioned seats.
4. A cushioned seat placed against the wall of an apartment; a movable sofa.