"monster closet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: monster closets [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} monster closet (plural monster closets)
  1. (video games) A small alcove, containing hidden enemies, that suddenly opens as the player character passes it. Categories (topical): Video games
    Sense id: en-monster_closet-en-noun-OvG4Iiag Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: video-games

Inflected forms

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