a sofa or couch, usually without arms or back, often usable as a bed.

a long, cushioned seat, usually without arms or back, placed against a wall, as in Oriental countries.

a council of state in Turkey and other countries of the Middle East.

any council, committee, or commission.

(in the Middle East)

a council chamber, judgment hall, audience chamber, or bureau of state.

a large building used for some official or public purpose, as a custom house.

a smoking room, as in connection with a tobacco shop.

a collection of poems, esp. a collection in Arabic or Persian of poems by one poet.

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book , chamber , coffeehouse , couch , davenport , lounge , seat , sofa , tribunal