mangrove

[ mang-grohv, man- ]

noun

1. any tropical tree or shrub of the genus Rhizophora, the species of which are mostly low trees growing in marshes or tidal shores, noted for their interlacing above-ground adventitious roots.
2. any of various similar plants.

mangrove

/ ˈmæŋɡrəʊv; ˈmæn- /

noun

1. 1. 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
   2. ( as modifier )

      mangrove swamp

2. any of various similar trees or shrubs of the genus Avicennia: family Avicenniaceae

Word History and Origins

Origin of mangrove¹

First recorded in 1605–15; alteration (by folk etymology) of earlier mangrow, from Portuguese mangue, ultimately derived from Taíno

Word History and Origins

Origin of mangrove¹

C17 mangrow (changed through influence of grove ), from Portuguese mangue, ultimately from Taino

Example Sentences

In the book, a grid of endless shrimp ponds in Indonesia stretches where mangrove forests recently stood.

From New York Times

However, they are also among its most vulnerable, with areas of coral reefs, mangrove forests and seagrass beds under increasing threat from a wide range of human activities.

From Science Daily

"We must act to save our rivers, oceans, savannas, mangroves and forests, as well as the communities that protect and live alongside them," he said.

From BBC

A recent project involved mapping part of the Sundarbans, a vast area of mangrove forests where the waters of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers spill into the Bay of Bengal.

From BBC

The group champions sustainable tourism and environment protection, and is restoring mangroves and planting trees.

From BBC