davenport

== English == === Etymology === (sofa, couch): The sofa sense is a genericized trademark named after the defunct furniture manufacturer A. H. Davenport and Company. From the surname Davenport. Named after American businessman Albert H. Davenport (desk): (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdævənpɔːt/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈdævɪnˌpɔɹt/ === Noun === davenport (plural davenports) A large sofa, especially a formal one. Hypernyms: sofa, couch, divan, settee Holonym: furniture Coordinate terms: chesterfield, loveseat A writing desk, especially a small one. Hypernym: writing desk Coordinate terms: secretary, secretaire === Anagrams === provanted