First Known Use: 1617
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grotto
noun grot·to \ˈgrä-(ˌ)tō\
: a small cave
plural grottoes also grottos
Full Definition of GROTTO
1
: cave
2
: an artificial recess or structure made to resemble a natural cave
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Origin of GROTTO
Italian grotta, grotto, from Latin crypta cavern, crypt
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grotto
noun grot·to \ˈgrä-tō\
plural grottoes
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