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Definition of Alcove

Alcove
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. 2. A small ornamental building with seats, or an arched seat, in a pleasure ground; a garden bower. --Cowper. 3. Any natural recess analogous to an alcove or recess in an apartment. The youthful wanderers found a wild alcove. --Falconer.

Meaning of Alcove from wikipedia

- Look up alcove in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Alcove may refer to: Alcove, Quebec, a town in Quebec, Canada Alcove Canyon, a valley in Arizona, U...
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- Alcove Reservoir is a reservoir located in Albany County, New York, United States. It serves as a water supply for the city of Albany. At 618 ft (188 m)...
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