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ottoman

Pronunciation: /ˈɑtəmən/

The English word “ottoman” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An upholstered sofa, without arms or a back, sometimes with a compartment for storing linen etc.
  2. A low stool or thick cushion used to rest the feet or as a seat.
  3. A fabric with a pronounced ribbed or corded effect, often made of silk or a mixture of cotton and silk-like yarns.

Etymology

From Ottoman in the early 19th century; so named because reclining on a couch was associated with Middle Eastern customs.

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