mangrove
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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.
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any of various similar plants.
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any tropical evergreen tree or shrub of the genus Rhizophora, having stiltlike intertwining aerial roots and growing below the highest tide levels in estuaries and along coasts, forming dense thickets: family Rhizophoraceae
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mangrove swamp
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any of various similar trees or shrubs of the genus Avicennia: family Avicenniaceae
Etymology
Origin of mangrove
First recorded in 1605–15; alteration (by folk etymology) of earlier mangrow, from Portuguese mangue, ultimately derived from Taíno
Example Sentences
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Similarly, certain marine strategies focus on restoring or protecting coastal ecosystems such as mangrove swamps.
From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025
He also travelled to the small island of Paqueta, where he met locals, learnt about mangrove conservation and planted tree saplings.
From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025
There, he greeted residents and learned about the island's mangrove habitats.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025
A photo at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, historically known as Saigon, shows the damage at Cần Giờ mangrove forest.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2025
Most of the mound centers were in the middle of trackless mangrove swamps or up narrow, unmapped rivers choked with water hyacinth.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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