alcove

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈæl.kəʊv/

Noun

alcove (plural alcoves)

1. A small recessed area set off from a larger room.
2. A shady retreat.

   The house was situated in a leafy alcove.

Translations

• French: alcôve
• German: Alkoven; Alkov (dated), Alkove (dated)
• Italian: alcova, talamo, camera da letto
• Portuguese: alcova
• Russian: ни́ша
• Spanish: hornacina, hueco, nicho

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