nínxol

Catalan

noun
Definitions
  • niche, nook a cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament
  • (ecology) niche a function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited

Etymology

Affix from Catalan, Valencian ninxo derived from Spanish, Castilian nicho.

Origin

Spanish

nicho

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