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grotto

 

[ หˆษกrษ’tษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

natural formation

A grotto is a small picturesque cave or cavern, often artificial but sometimes natural, typically associated with gardens or religious sites. Grottos are often decorated with rocks, shells, and other natural materials to create a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Synonyms

cave, cavern, shrine

Examples of usage

  • The garden had a beautiful grotto with a small waterfall.
  • People often visit the grotto to meditate and find inner peace.
  • The grotto was adorned with colorful flowers and sparkling lights.
  • Many ancient temples had grottos dedicated to specific gods.
  • She stumbled upon a secret grotto hidden behind the waterfall.

Translations

Translations of the word "grotto" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gruta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคซเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grotte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gua

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grota

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆดž็ชŸ (dลkutsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grotte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gruta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maฤŸara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™๊ตด (donggul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู‡ู (kahf)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jeskynฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jaskyลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆดž็ฉด (dรฒng xuรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hellir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏาฃะณั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฆแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ” (mghvime)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maฤŸara

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gruta

Etymology

The word 'grotto' originated from Italian 'grotta', which meant a cave. It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to a small picturesque cave or cavern. Grottos have been popular features in gardens, parks, and religious sites, providing a sense of tranquility and beauty. The association with nature and spirituality has made grottos a symbol of peaceful retreats and serene environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,522, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.