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| niche | |
| 1. n. (Architecture) Niche, créneau. | |
| There have always been niches for private railways in most australian colonies. | |
| 2. n. (Commerce) Niche. | |
| 3. n. (Biologie) (Biochimie) Niche cellulaire. | |
| anglais > anglais | |
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| niche | |
| 1. n. (architecture) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative. |  |
| 2. n. (ecology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited. | |
| 3. n. (by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business. | |
| 4. n. An arrow woven into a Muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca. | |
| 5. v. To place in a niche. | |
| a niched vase | |
| 6. v. (transitive, marketing) To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market. | |
| 7. adj. Pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal. | |
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