grot

noun

ˈgrät

: grotto

the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in a long-forgotten grot by a shepherd boy

Etymology

Middle French grotte, from Italian grotta

First Known Use

1506, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of grot was in 1506

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“Grot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grot. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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grot

noun

ˈgrät

: grotto

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