ottoman

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

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noun a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)
noun the Turkish dynasty that ruled the Ottoman Empire from the 13th century to its dissolution after World War I
noun thick cushion used as a seat

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

“You’re an old Ottoman, Dick. — Mr. Standfast, John Buchan
THE DECLINE OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE. — A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon : For the Use of Schools and Colleges, Lord, John
“Don’t sit on the ottoman,” the young lady proceeded. — The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins

Ottoman Turk, Osmanli

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