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grottoes

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Grottoes are small picturesque caves, often associated with beauty and tranquility.

Detailed Definition
Grottoes are natural or artificial caves, often found in gardens or parks, that evoke a sense of mystery and beauty. They have been used in literature to symbolize refuge and contemplation. In the poem, the mention of grottoes suggests a longing for serene and idyllic spaces within the realm of poetry.
Example
Example in poetry:
"...grottoes with deep wells of water pure,..." (caves, caverns); "The sea grottoes of the coast" (landscape); "A grotto of crystal and pearl" (mythological); "The nymphs' grotto deep in the wood" (pastoral); "He found shelter in a rocky grotto" (refuge)
Additional Notes
The term 'grottoes' evokes imagery of serene and beautiful spaces, contributing to the poem's exploration of poetic landscapes.; Found in the poem, On His Poems by Walter Savage Landor
Also Known As
small caves rocky grottos hidden nooks enchanted hollows
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