Grōt'to, n.

n.; pl. GRŌT'TŌES. [Fr. grotte, It. grotta, Sp. & Pg. gruta, Pr. crota, cropta, O. Fr. crote, croute, L. Lat. grupta, Ger. grotte, A-S. grut, from Lat. crypta, Gr. κρύπτη, a concealed subterranean passage; κρύπτειν, to conceal.] A natural covered opening in the earth; a cavern; also, an ornamental, artificial cave or cavern-like apartment.