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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Government studies have predicted that more than a third of those mangroves could be lost during development of the economic corridor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
He told BBC Verify that Qeshm is home to "sensitive coastal and marine habitats, including mangroves, turtle nesting areas and important fishing grounds".
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
"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
I left my bicycle in the mangroves and checked out the place on foot.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
