mangrove

noun

man·​grove ˈman-ˌgrōv How to pronounce mangrove (audio)
ˈmaŋ-
1
: any of a genus (Rhizophora, especially R. mangle of the family Rhizophoraceae) of tropical maritime trees or shrubs that send out many prop roots and form dense masses important in coastal land building and as foundations of unique ecosystems
2
: any of numerous trees (as of the genera Avicennia of the acanthus family or Sonneratia of the family Lythraceae) with growth habits like those of the true mangroves

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In recent years though, the county has revived native wildlife habitat and created beaches on the 86-acres island, as well as reefs, dunes and mangrove wetlands. John Oseid, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 The luxurious beachfront property is built on a natural mangrove reserve. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 As a result, the animals are now seeking new territory, venturing into areas that were once wild mangrove swamp, but are now very much suburban. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025 The 10 Best All-inclusive Resorts in Puerto Vallarta 04 of 08 Paraiso de la Bonita, The Luxury Collection — Mexico Hidden between a mangrove reserve and the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean, Paraiso de la Bonita is a hideaway reserved exclusively for adults. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for mangrove 

Word History

Etymology

probably from Portuguese mangue mangrove (from Spanish mangle, probably from Taino) + English grove

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mangrove was in 1613

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“Mangrove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mangrove. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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mangrove

noun
man·​grove ˈman-ˌgrōv How to pronounce mangrove (audio)
ˈmaŋ-
: any of various tropical trees or shrubs that grow many prop roots and form dense masses in somewhat salty marshes or shallow salt water

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