mangrove
noun
man·grove
ˈman-ˌgrōv 
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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Already, the mangroves are showing signs of recovery.
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Gwendolina Duval, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Scan the mangroves for monkeys and sloths, and enjoy the approach to Corcovado from the waves.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2025
However, Howell said Rafter and Alex Constantinides caught the calf within seconds because he was wiped out and pushed into the mangroves from struggling against the current so long.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
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Gwendolina Duval, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2025
Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Scan the mangroves for monkeys and sloths, and enjoy the approach to Corcovado from the waves.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2025
However, Howell said Rafter and Alex Constantinides caught the calf within seconds because he was wiped out and pushed into the mangroves from struggling against the current so long.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Mangrove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mangrove. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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mangrove
noun
man·grove
ˈman-ˌgrōv
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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