ottoman
ottoman Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Relating to the Turkish dynasty founded by Osman I around 1299, or to the empire, culture, and people under its rule until 1922 (usually capitalized).
"The museum features an extensive collection of 16th-century Ottoman ceramics and textiles."
• noun
A low, upholstered seat or padded footstool without a back or arms, often having a hinged lid to serve as a storage box.
"She rested her tired feet on the leather ottoman in front of the armchair."
A Turk or subject of the former Ottoman Empire, especially a member of the ruling dynasty founded by Osman I (usually capitalized).
"The Ottomans expanded their territory across southeastern Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa."
A heavy fabric of silk, wool, or synthetic fibers woven with prominent, rounded crosswise ribs, used especially for coats and formal attire.
"The designer chose a stiff black silk ottoman for the evening gown."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed via French 'ottomane' from Italian 'ottomano', ultimately derived from Arabic 'Uthman', the name of Osman I, the 13th-century founder of the Ottoman Empire; the furniture sense arose in late 18th-century Europe from the popularity of Turkish-style cushioned seating.