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(1):

(n.) A small ornamental building with seats, or an arched seat, in a pleasure ground; a garden bower.

(2):

(n.) A recessed portion of a room, or a small room opening into a larger one; especially, a recess to contain a bed; a lateral recess in a library.

(3):

(n.) Any natural recess analogous to an alcove or recess in an apartment.