man·grove (m n gr v , mng-)n. 1. Any of several tropical evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Rhizophora, having stiltlike roots and stems and forming dense thickets along tidal shores. 2. Any of various similar shrubs or trees, especially of the genus Avicennia. [Probably Portuguese mangue (from Taino) + grove.] |
mangrove [ˈmæŋgrəʊv ˈmæn-]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants)
a. any tropical evergreen tree or shrub of the genus Rhizophora, having stiltlike intertwining aerial roots and growing below the highest tide levels in estuaries and along coasts, forming dense thickets: family Rhizophoraceae
b. (as modifier) mangrove swamp
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of various similar trees or shrubs of the genus Avicennia: family Avicenniaceae
[C17 mangrow (changed through influence of grove), from Portuguese mangue, ultimately from Taino]
man•grove (ˈmæŋ groʊv, ˈmæn-)
n.
1. any tropical tree or shrub belonging to the genus Rhizophora, of the family Rhizophoraceae, the species of which are mostly low trees growing in marshes or tidal shores, noted for interlacing above-ground roots.
2. any similar plant.
[1605–15; alter. of earlier mangrow < Portuguese mangue « Taino]
Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  mangrove - a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land buildinggenus Rhizophora, Rhizophora - type genus of the Rhizophoraceae; a small genus of tropical trees and shrubs angiospermous tree, flowering tree - any tree having seeds and ovules contained in the ovary |
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