alcove

Etymology

From French alcôve, from Spanish alcoba or Portuguese alcova, from Arabic القُبَّة (al-qubba, “vault, chamber with vaulted roof”). Doublet of qubba.

noun

  1. (architecture) A small recessed area set off from a larger room.
  2. A shady retreat.
    The house was situated in a leafy alcove.

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