See Also: grotto(dictionary)
grotto(dictionary)
Lascaux Grotto(encyclopedia)
Grotto on State(tourism)
Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple(tourism)
Chua Huong - Huong Tich Grotto(tourism)

grotto (iou)



grotto noun. Pl. -o(e)s. E17.
[Italian grotta: see GROT noun2.]
A cave or cavern, esp. one which is picturesque or forms a pleasant retreat. E17.
An ornamental room, structure, etc., adorned with shells etc. in imitation of a cave and serving as a pleasant retreat. E17.
Hist. A structure of oyster-shells in the form of a grotto, erected and exhibited by London street-boys on the 5th of August, the feast of St James of Compostella. M19.
grottoed adjective ensconced in a grotto; formed into a grotto: M18.
grotto'esque adjective resembling a grotto M19.