grottoes

Meanings

• noun

  Natural or man-made caverns or caves, especially those with beautiful or interesting interior formations.

  - "The explorers discovered a hidden grottoes deep in the jungle."
  - "The limestone grottoes in Italy are famous for their stalactites and stalagmites."

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Rhymes

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potatoes , molasses , tomatoes

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Variants

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grotto , grottoes , grottos

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Etymology

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From Old French grotte, 'cave'.

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Trivia

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

2. Grottoes are not only found on Earth, but also on other planets and moons, such as Mars and Europa.

3. The term 'grottoes' is also used to describe small, enclosed spaces in architecture, such as a grotto in a garden.

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Related Concepts

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1. stalactites: Mineral formations that hang from the ceiling of caves, formed by the deposition of water drops.

2. stalagmites: Mineral formations that rise from the floor of caves, formed by the deposition of water drops.

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Culture

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Grottoes have been significant in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Rome, grottoes were used as temples dedicated to various deities, particularly the goddess Venus. In Christian tradition, grottoes are associated with the Nativity of Jesus, as the site of his birth is believed to have been a cave. In literature, grottoes have appeared in works such as Dante's Inferno and Shakespeare's The Tempest.

How to Memorize "grottoes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark, damp cave with beautiful, glistening formations on the walls and ceiling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grottoes' with the image of a hidden, mysterious place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'grottoes' as 'goes to' or 'groans in' 'thees' (thees being an old term for caves).

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