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Alcove

Alcove Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Alcove? [n] a small recess opening off a larger room Synonyms \| Synonyms for Alcove: bay Related Terms \| Find terms related to Alcove: arbor \| bay \| belvedere \| bower \| carrel \| conservatory \| corner \| cove \| cranny \| cubby \| cubbyhole \| cubicle \| gazebo \| glasshouse \| greenhouse \| inglenook \| kiosk \| lathhouse \| niche \| nook \| oriel \| pagoda \| pergola \| pitchhole \| recess \| recession \| retreat \| roomlet \| snuggery \| summerhouse See Also \| carrel \| carrell \| cubicle \| niche \| recess \| stall Alcove In Webster's Dictionary \Al"cove\ (?; 277), n. [F. alc[^o]ve, Sp. or Pg. alcoba, from Ar. al-quobbah arch, vault, tent.] 1. (Arch.) A recessed portion of a room, or a small room opening into a larger one; especially, a recess to contain a bed; a lateral recess in a library. 2. A small ornamental building with seats, or an arched seat, in a pleasure ground; a garden bower. --Cowper. 3. Any natural recess analogous to an alcove or recess in an apartment. The youthful wanderers found a wild alcove. --Falconer.

Alcove Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Alcove?

[n] a small recess opening off a larger room

Synonyms | Synonyms for Alcove: bay

Alcove In Webster's Dictionary

\Al"cove\ (?; 277), n. [F. alc[^o]ve, Sp. or Pg. alcoba,
from Ar. al-quobbah arch, vault, tent.]
1. (Arch.) A recessed portion of a room, or a small room
   opening into a larger one; especially, a recess to contain
   a bed; a lateral recess in a library.

2. A small ornamental building with seats, or an arched seat,
   in a pleasure ground; a garden bower. --Cowper.

3. Any natural recess analogous to an alcove or recess in an
   apartment.

         The youthful wanderers found a wild alcove.
                                               --Falconer.

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