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grotto

UK/ˈɡɹɒt.əʊ/ US/ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a small cave (usually with attractive features)

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Origin

From Italian grotta, from Vulgar Latin grupta, from Classical Latin crypta. Doublet of crypt. The Philippine sense is from the holy cave in Lourdes, France.

Phrases

  • Santa's grotto

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