a small shrine, chapel, or decorative structure, often freestanding and featuring a single opening or doorway; also spelled 'aedicule'.
From Latin 'aedicula' (diminutive of 'aedes' meaning 'building' or 'temple'), used in English since the 17th century in architecture and religious contexts.
Edicules are surprisingly common: think of a bus shelter, a phone booth shrine, or a tiny chapel tucked into a city street—architects love them because they fit important functions into tiny spaces!
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