as in cavern
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in a long-forgotten grot by a shepherd boy
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Take a dip in the pool beneath the shade of leafy trees and enjoy a wine tasting in the cavern with meats and cheeses from nearby farms.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025 -
Also cool: the park is home to one of the world’s rarest fish, the Devils Hole pupfish, an endangered species found only in a water cavern in Devils Hole here.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
4 Feb. 2025
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Sleeping in a cavern or grotto might not sound like a luxury getaway, but thanks to a growing number of cave hotels it’s become an increasingly chic experience.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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The circular crystal grotto remains the heart of the property, with its daily meditation sessions, while a new sunken living room was added for lounging.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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This rapid adaptability shows just how efficient life in the cave has become at exploiting chemical resources.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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And visitors wanting to book cave tours or camp will notice delays in those opportunities coming online.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Grot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grot. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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