word
Italian
Place
grotto
GROT-oh
ˈɡrɒtoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
grotto
Dictionary meaning
A small, picturesque cave; especially an artificial one in a garden.
History and origin
Italian — 'grotta', from Latin 'crypta' (vault).
Examples
- The hotel garden featured a candlelit grotto with a bubbling fountain.
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