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divan

divan

1 9.9
A book of poems by one writer, often in Persian or Arabic
  • noun
  • /dɪˈvæn/
  • Literature
translation icon : diván

Examples

  • Here are activities at the UN concerning Barenboim's West Eastern Divan Orchestra again.

    Blog text (29)

  • Breast of Chicken Divan or Batter-Fried Drumsticks. "Was me," said Duke, sitting back down, "I'd take the white meat." "I'm a leg man myself."

    Fiction book (1990)

  • The poet's divan includes verses that explore love and nature, showcasing the beauty of Persian literature.

  • Her new book is a divan of poems that reflect her experiences growing up in a vibrant culture.

  • The divan by Rumi is celebrated for its profound emotional depth and spiritual insight.

Synonyms

diwan
vsdivan
  • Literature
9.9

A book of poems by one author, often in Persian or Arabic

is identical in meaning but uses the other common spelling form

Compounds

divan bed
  • UK
4.2

A low couch without arms that you can sleep on at night

How Large

collection
759 1.4
compilation
28 3.5
divan
  • Literature
1 9.9
anthology
35 5.6
booklet
40 1.9
poem
766 1.7

Surface Forms

divan singular
divans plural

Etymology

Divan meaning a book of poems comes from the word diwan, which could mean 'a collection' or 'a written register'. A poet's divan is simply their collected poems, so the old idea of a gathered list became the modern word for a collection of poems.