Many a vehicle can be slept on (5)

I believe the answer is:

divan

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(Other definitions for divan that I've seen before include "Sofa - bed" , "Long backless sofa" , "Sort of bed" , "Sideless, backless couch" , "Viand (anag.)" .)

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