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noun
- a cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.
- "Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed." --Evelun.
- (biology): A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.
- (context, by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.
- An arrow woven into a muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca
Translations: Etymology: From Old (and modern) French nicheFrench, niche, from nichier "make a nest" (modern nicher), from Latin nidus "nest".
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