mangrate

/mæŋˈɡroʊv/

Definitions

1. noun

A shrub or small tree that grows in coastal salt marshes and is adapted to withstand high levels of salt.

“The mangrove forests along the coast provide vital habitats for a variety of marine life.”

Synonyms

  • black mangrove
  • mangrove tree
  • red mangrove

Antonyms

  • freshwater tree
  • non-salt tolerant tree