ottoman

ot·to·man  (t-mn)

n. pl. ot·to·mans

1.

a. An upholstered sofa or divan without arms or a back.

b. An upholstered low seat or cushioned footstool.

2. A heavy silk or rayon fabric with a corded texture, usually used for coats and trimmings.

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[French ottomane, feminine of ottoman, Ottoman; see Ottoman.]

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ottoman

Noun

pl -mans a storage chest with a padded lid for use as a seat [French ottomane, feminine of Ottoman]

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Ottoman

Adjective

History of the Ottomans or the Ottoman Empire, the Turkish empire which lasted from the late 13th century until the end of World War I, and at its height included the Balkans and much of N Africa

Noun

pl -mans

a member of a Turkish people who formed the basis of this empire [Arabic Othmāni]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Ottoman - a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I) Osmanli, Ottoman Turk Turk - a native or inhabitant of Turkey
	2.	Ottoman - the Turkish dynasty that ruled the Ottoman Empire from the 13th century to its dissolution after World War I Ottoman dynasty dynasty - a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
	3.	ottoman - thick cushion used as a seat hassock, pouffe, pouf, puff seat - furniture that is designed for sitting on; "there were not enough seats for all the guests"
	4.	ottoman - a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person footrest, footstool, tuffet stool - a simple seat without a back or arms
Adj.	1.	Ottoman - of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its people or its culture