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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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
As mangroves die and carbon-rich soils erode, carbon that had been locked away can be released back into the environment.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 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
In Rio de Janeiro, biologist Mário Moscatelli, who’s spent decades restoring mangroves in the city’s gorgeous Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, is now speaking on behalf of the lagoon’s capybaras.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
“I used to hike through those mangroves over there,” he says, pointing to the twisty trees along the path to the beach.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
