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A small sheltered or hidden place.

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  • Oh for a seat in some poetic nook, Just hid with trees and sparkling with a brook!
  • The top of the nook is arched, and the back of the nook is curved.
  • View 3 showing sink area and wooden screen, separating the dining nook from the rest of the kitchen.
  • Finally, an upstairs nook is kept cozy with a wood stove that has the ability to warm the entire upper level.
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