Alcoved

/ælˈkoʊvd/ adjective

Definition

Decorated with, containing, or having an alcove or alcoves.

Etymology

From alcove (from Spanish alcoba, from Arabic al-qubbah, meaning the arch or vault) plus -ed, creating an adjective. The word traveled from Arabic through Spanish into English.

Kelly Says

Alcoved is a perfect example of how architectural terms become adjectives—medieval castles and modern apartments both boast 'alcoved' designs, showing how one clever architectural feature has lasted centuries.

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