mangrove
noun
any tropical tree or shrub of the genus Rhizophora, the species of which are mostly low trees growing in marshes or tidal shores, noted for their interlacing above-ground adventitious roots.
mangroves
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pluralof mangrove.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Lamu's mangroves, coral reefs and seagrass beds are not expendable. They support fisheries, livelihoods and coastal protection," the NGO said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Most of that carbon is trapped in the soils beneath the trees, making mangroves an important ally in efforts to slow climate change.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
"Oil pollution is having massive impacts - and if you look at Google Earth you can see straight lines through the mangroves where the pipelines are."
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
The fuel terminal was built in the 1920s, when there was little other than mangroves and coconut palms on Fisher Island.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
I nosed the dinghy into some mangroves, cut the engine, and hopped out, balancing in my skateboard shoes on the slick rubbery roots.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
