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has gloss	(noun) an enclosure that is set back or indented niche, recess
lexicalization	eng: niche
lexicalization	eng: recess
subclass of	(noun) a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose enclosure
has subclass	(noun) a small recess opening off a larger room alcove, bay
has subclass	(noun) a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar apse, apsis
has subclass	(noun) a niche for a funeral urn containing the ashes of the cremated dead columbarium, cinerarium
has subclass	(noun) an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built; "the fireplace was so large you could walk inside it"; "he laid a fire in the hearth and lit it"; "the hearth was black with the charcoal of many fires" fireplace, open fireplace, hearth
has subclass	(noun) (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca mihrab