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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
alcove
    n 1: a small recess opening off a larger room [syn: alcove,
         bay]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Alcove \Al"cove\ (?; 277), n. [F. alc[^o]ve, Sp. or Pg. alcoba,
   from Ar. al-quobbah arch, vault, tent.]
   1. (Arch.) A recessed portion of a room, or a small room
      opening into a larger one; especially, a recess to contain
      a bed; a lateral recess in a library.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. A small ornamental building with seats, or an arched seat,
      in a pleasure ground; a garden bower. --Cowper.
      [1913 Webster]

   3. Any natural recess analogous to an alcove or recess in an
      apartment.
      [1913 Webster]

            The youthful wanderers found a wild alcove.
                                                  --Falconer.
      [1913 Webster]

Thesaurus Results for alcove:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
arbor, bay, belvedere, bower, carrel, conservatory, corner, cove, cranny, cubby, cubbyhole, cubicle, gazebo, glasshouse, greenhouse, inglenook, kiosk, lathhouse, niche, nook, oriel, pagoda, pergola, pitchhole, recess, recession, retreat, roomlet, snuggery, summerhouse
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