grotto

Meanings

• noun

  A natural or artificial cave, especially one large enough to provide shelter.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grotto
motto , quarto , stotto , otto , scotto

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Variants

List of all variants of grotto that leads to same result
grotto , grottoes , grottos , Blue Grotto

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Etymology

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From Old French grotte, from Latin grottus, from grotus 'cave'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known grotto is the Son Doong Cave in Vietnam, which is over 5 miles long.

2. Grottoes have been used as burial sites since ancient times.

3. Some grottoes contain beautiful formations of minerals, such as stalactites and stalagmites.

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Related Concepts

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1. cave: A natural hollow place in the ground, especially one large enough for a person to enter.

2. grotta: The Italian word for 'grotto'.

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Culture

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In literature, grottoes have been used as settings for various stories, including those of ancient mythology and legend. For instance, in Dante's Inferno, the poet describes descending into the underworld through a dark and winding grotto.

How to Memorize "grotto"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, dark cave with stalactites hanging from the ceiling.
   - Visualize yourself entering the cave, feeling the cool air on your face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grotto' with the image of a cave.
   - Think of the word 'shelter' when you see or hear the word 'grotto'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - G - Goes Really Over The Top, O - Of Temperature, T - To Hide

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