alcove
See also: alcôve
English
Etymology
From French alcôve, from Spanish alcoba or Portuguese alcova, from Arabic القُبَّة (al-qubba, “vault, chamber with vaulted roof”).
Pronunciation
Noun
alcove (plural alcoves)
- A small recessed area set off from a larger room.
- A shady retreat.
- The house was situated in a leafy alcove.
Translations
small recessed area
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Italian
Noun
alcove f
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