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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The site was once a rubbish dump but has been redeveloped and now protects 1,235 acres of mangroves.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
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
"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
"Our findings emphasize that understanding the coastal landscape as a whole is crucial when predicting how mangroves might respond to climate change, and how we can protect them."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
Roy was dazzled by the wondrous quiet, the bushy old mangroves sealing off the place from the honking and hammering of civilization.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
