grotto

A small, picturesque cave or cavern, often artificial, used as a decorative feature in gardens or landscapes.

ruНебольшая живописная пещера или грот, часто искусственная, используемая как декоративный элемент в садах или ландшафтах.esCavidad o gruta pequeña y pintoresca, a menudo artificial o decorativa, utilizada como elemento ornamental en jardines o paisajes, o bien natural en rocas o acantilados.frPetite grotte ou caverne pittoresque, souvent artificielle, utilisée comme élément décoratif dans les jardins ou les paysages.deEine kleine, malerische Höhle oder ein künstlich angelegter höhlenartiger Raum, oft als dekoratives Element in Gärten oder Landschaften.ptPequena caverna pitoresca ou gruta, frequentemente artificial, usada como elemento decorativo em jardins ou paisagens.zh小而风景优美的洞穴或人工建造的洞室，常用作园林或景观中的装饰性元素。arكهف صغير جميل المنظر أو مغارة، وغالباً ما يكون مصنوعاً بشكل صناعي ويُستخدم كعنصر زخرفي في الحدائق أو المناظر الطبيعية.

1. Natural cave B2 formal

   A small picturesque cave, often with water features or stalactites.

   • The explorers discovered a hidden grotto behind the waterfall.
   • The grotto was filled with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
   • Tourists visited the famous blue grotto on the coast of Italy.

   ruГротesGruta naturalfrGrotte naturelle pittoresquedeGrotteptGrutazh岩洞arمغارة

   Synonyms: cavecaverngrot

2. Artificial cave-like structure B2 formal

   A man-made structure designed to resemble a cave, often used as a garden feature or shrine.

   • The garden had a charming grotto with a small fountain.
   • The church built a grotto dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
   • The park's grotto was decorated with shells and moss.

   ruГротesGruta artificialfrgrotte artificielledeGrotteptGruta artificialzh人工洞穴arمغارة اصطناعية

   Synonyms: cavecaverngrot

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