niche
1. niche \'nich\ n [F, fr. MF, fr. nicher to nest, fr. (assumed) VL nidicare, fr. L Xnidus nest - more at NEST 1a: a recess in a wall esp. for a statue 1b: something that resembles a niche 2a: a place, employment, or activity for which a person is best fitted 2b: a habitat supplying the factors necessary for the existence of an organ ism or species 2. niche vt : a place in a niche