divot

noun

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div·ot | \ ˈdi-vət

plural divots

Definition of divot

1 Scotland : a square of turf or sod

2 : a loose piece of turf (such as one dug from a golf fairway in making a shot) The caddies, I was solemnly assured, never replace a divot; they just sprinkle grass seed from a pouch they carry. Well, this is a myth, for I repeatedly saw caddies replace divots in the course of the tournament, with the care of tile-setters.— John Updike

3 : a small dent : a small depression or hollow … soft pastries of yeasted dough with a divot in the center, traditionally filled with sweetened cheese or fruit …— John T. Edge