Main Entry: al·cove

Pronunciation: \ˈal-ˌkōv\

Function: noun

Etymology: French alcôve, from Spanish alcoba, from Arabic al-qubba the arch

Date: 1676

1 a : a small recessed section of a room : nook b : an arched opening (as in a wall) : niche
2 : summerhouse 2

— al·coved \-ˌkōvd\ adjective