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mangrove swamp

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noun

  1. a coastal marine swamp of tropical or subtropical regions that is dominated by mangrove trees.

Etymology

Origin of mangrove swamp

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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Hozier sympathized with her distress; knowing that acquaintance with an evil often helps to minimize its effect, he bent close to her ear and whispered the words: "Mangrove swamp."

From The Stowaway Girl by Tracy, Louis

Our pedestrians held straight on; there was a Mangrove swamp and a lagoon in front, for which they, bold lads, cared nothing.

From At Last by Kingsley, Charles

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