alcove

Signification (Anglais)

1. A small recessed area set off from a larger room.
2. A shady retreat.
3. The geographical and geological term for a steep-sided hollow in the side of an exposed rock face or cliff of a homogeneous rock type, that was water eroded.

Concepts

alcôve

ruelle

niche

chambre

chambre à coucher

laurier

lit

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berceau

baie

salle

sol

soubassement

tonnelle

baisodrome

d'alcôve

Synonymes

recess

bay

niche

arbor

bedroom

booth

cavity

chamber

concavity

cubicle

dais

dormer

enclosure

lane

nook

padding

passage

pergola

pock

recession

room

scarf

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sickbed

small room

concaveness

sleeping room

alley

recessed room

alleyway

bed

🛏️

bedchamber

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈæl.kəʊv/

Étymologie (Anglais)

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