ottoman

Etymology

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

noun

1. (furniture) An upholstered sofa, without arms or a back, sometimes with a compartment for storing linen etc.
2. (furniture) A low stool or thick cushion used to rest the feet or as a seat.
   This ottoman is set on casters, and is a great convenience for holding articles, while serving also as a seat. 1869, Catherine E. Beecher, Harriet Beecher Stowe, The American Woman's Home
3. (textiles) A fabric with a pronounced ribbed or corded effect, often made of silk or a mixture of cotton and silk-like yarns.