mangrove
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈmæŋɡɹəʊv/
  • (GA) IPA: /ˈmæŋɡɹoʊv/
Noun

mangrove (plural mangroves)

  1. Any of various tropical evergreen trees or shrubs that grow in shallow coastal water.
  2. A habitat with such plants; mangrove forest; mangrove swamp.
  3. Plants of the Rhizophoraceae family.
  4. Trees of the genus Rhizophora.
Translations
  • French: palétuvier
  • German: Mangrovenbaum
  • Portuguese: mangue
  • Russian: ма́нгровое де́рево
  • Spanish: mangle
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