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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