Alcove (architecture)
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
[edit]The word alcove originates from Arabic القبة ([ʔalqubːa] ⓘ), al- 'the' and qubbah 'vault' (through the Spanish alcoba).[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "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.
External links
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