nook
nounmasculine/ʁɨˈkɐ̃tu/medium
re·can·to
Definition
A remote, hidden, or little-frequented place; a quiet, isolated corner.
She found a quiet nook in the garden to read her book.
The house had a cozy nook by the fireplace.
Common collocations
corner of the roomcozy nooksecret nookforest nook
Idiomatic expressions
- nook of the heart (a special place in one's memory or affections)
Etymology
Do espanhol 'rincón', possivelmente do árabe andalusino 'rukn' (canto, ângulo).