niche
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[edit] Etymology
From Old French niche, from nichier (“make a nest”) (modern French nicher), from Latin nīdus (“nest”).
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niche (plural niches)
- (architecture) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.
- "Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed." --Evelun.
- (biology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.
- (by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.
- An arrow woven into a muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.
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- (position of opportunity): specialty, specialization,
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cavity, hollow, or recess
ecological function of an organism
position of opportunity
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[edit] French
[edit] Etymology
Old French, from nichier (modern nicher), from Latin nidus ‘nest’.
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Noun
niche f. (plural niches)
[edit] Verb form
niche
- first person singular indicative and subjunctive of nicher
