noun A Muslim council of state, specifically that of viziers of the Ottoman Empire that discussed and recommended new laws and law changes to a higher authority (the sultan).
noun The council chamber where this court is held; , any court of justice.
noun Any council or assembly.
noun A couch or sofa-like piece of furniture made of a mattress lying against the wall and on either the floor or an elevated structure.
noun An establishment that serves cigars and coffee, and may offer other amenities such as books, newspapers, and chess.
noun A drug or cigarette den.
noun A collection of poems, especially one written by an author in Arabic or Persian.