In architecture, an alcove is a small recessed section of a room or an arched opening (as in a wall). [1] The section is partially enclosed by such vertical elements as walls, pillars and balustrades. [2]
Etymology
The word alcove originates from Arabic: القبة [ʔalqubːa] ( ⓘ), al-, 'the', and qubbah, 'vault' (through the Spanish, alcoba).[ citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "alcove". Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Merriam-Webster, Inc. 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-02-02. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
- ^ "Alcove". Designing Buildings Wiki. Archived from the original on 27 December 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
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