Groot

/ɡroʊt/ noun

Definition

a Dutch or Afrikaans word meaning 'great' or 'big,' but also the name of a tree-like superhero character.

Etymology

From Dutch and Afrikaans 'groot' meaning 'great' or 'large,' from Proto-Germanic roots. As a character name, created by Marvel Comics, it became famous through modern superhero media.

Kelly Says

Groot's catchphrase 'I am Groot' sounds like a limitation, but the joke is that 'I am Groot' can technically mean anything in his language—he's actually saying whatever he needs to, we just can't understand him!

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