niche

niche

niche

1. first person singular indicative and subjunctive of nicher

niche (plural niches)

1. (architecture) 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.

2. (biology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.
3. (by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.
4. An arrow woven into a muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.

	nicchia
	Incavo di una parete, generalmente a base semicircolare e terminante in un catino nel quale si colloca una statua.

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Altri significati:

The relational position of a species or population in an ecosystem.

(biology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.

(architecture) 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.

ecological function of an organism

(by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.

position of opportunity

An arrow woven into a muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.

cavity, hollow, or recess

Traduzione 'veloce'

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