nicho

Definitions of nicho
  1. noun
    an enclosure that is set back or indented
    synonyms: depresión
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    apartadizo, cavidad, entrepaño, hornacina, hueco
    a small recess opening off a larger room
    ábside
    a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar
    chimenea, hogar
    an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
    caseta
    small individual study area in a library
    tribuno
    the apse of a Christian church that contains the bishop's throne
    type of:
    cercado, recinto
    a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
  2. noun
    a small concavity
    synonyms: comisura, depresión, recoveco, rincón
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    concavidad
    a shape that curves or bends inward
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