grotto
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A natural covered opening in the earth; a cave; also, an artificial recess, cave, or cavernlike apartment.
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For a start, let's look at the Grotto itself. By and large these are extremely aptly named, 'Grot' meaning rubbish and 'Oh' being exclamation of disappointed surprise.
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of actually visiting the Playboy Mansion. I saw the peacocks, fed grapes to the monkeys, and even braved the fabled Grotto. After seeing the estate, I understood why anyone would be reluctant to leave.
I have spent every New Year's Eve since 1992 in Lourdes. I spend the hour of my birth every year in the grotto. It's a place with meaning for me.
Again, Polyphemus merges with the cliff where he meditates in the same way that Galatea merges with her element within the grotto in the painting at Musée d'Orsay.
And the guides pull fast and hard on the cable at the low point of the swells to squeeze you into the grotto.
HARVEYS LAKE — The 29th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show presented by Harveys Lake Chapter Antique and Classic Boat Society Club President and Boat Show Chairman Josh Bryant will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at Grotto Marino.