About The Word Alcove
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Alcove
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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.
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