Edicule

/ˈɛdɪkjuːl/ noun

Definition

a small shrine, chapel, or decorative structure, often freestanding and featuring a single opening or doorway; also spelled 'aedicule'.

Etymology

From Latin 'aedicula' (diminutive of 'aedes' meaning 'building' or 'temple'), used in English since the 17th century in architecture and religious contexts.

Kelly Says

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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