mangrove
mangrove
Definition
man·grove (maŋ′grōv)
noun
any of various coastal or aquatic tropical trees or shrubs, esp. of the mangrove family, that form large colonies in swamps or shallow water and provide a habitat for young fish and shrimp
Etymology: altered (infl. by grove) < earlier mangrowe < Port mangue < Sp mangle < the WInd (Taino) name
adjective
designating a family (Rhizophoraceae, order Rhizophorales) of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs that inhabit tidal marshes and river mouths in the tropics
mangrove
Usage Examples
Converse of subject
- surround: Since the river was surrounded by mangroves we had birdwise high expectations of the boat trip.
Converse of object
- explore: We anchored near to the Mariela islets and, after a siesta, we took the pangas to explore the mangroves.
- include: The farms come up at the cost of natural eco-systems including mangroves.
- reach: We powered across the bay until we eventually reached the mangroves.
- plant: However, the government is now considering building sea walls and planting mangroves in sensitive areas.
- destroy: Phase 1 of the development has already taken place, destroying mangroves and large areas of Bimini's pristine habitat and coastline.
- overlook: Tropical Kingbird We take a midday break at the Caroni Visitor Center, a great place for a picnic, overlooking the mangroves.
Preposition: on
- side: We landed on the bar which is attached to the mangroves on the south side of the river.
Adjective modifier
- coastal: We continue to the coastal mangroves of Kuala Selangor, at the mouth of the Selangor River.
- red: Apparently, however, one of its favorite foods is the leaf of the red mangrove.
- black: The second layer of tall black mangroves then operates like a wall withstanding much of the sea's fury.
- nearby: Dinner began with Shimoni oysters, served raw with lemon, followed by a vast crab, recently wrestled from a nearby mangrove swamp.
- dense: Dense mangrove swamps line many coasts but the plains are fertile and support crops such as hemp, coconuts and tobacco.
- white: The southernmost extensive stand of white mangrove Avicennia marina occurs on the Peron Peninsula ( Anderson, n.d.
Modifies a noun
- swamp: The coastal plain is made up of mangrove swamps.
- creek: Here you'll get to experience the dawn chorus in a dug out canoe in the mangrove creeks of the River Gambia.
- forest: Healthy mangrove forests are key to a healthy marine ecology.
- ecosystem: On the Web The mangrove ecosystem in this issue of Tiempo lists relevant sites.
- lagoon: Later a search for waterbirds in the mangrove lagoons and northern migrants in the surrounding scrub will add to the day's interest.
- wetland: From the tropical forests and mangrove wetlands, to natural coral reefs and exotic wildlife, Antigua offers a wealth of attractions.
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