Mangrove (Noun)
Meaning
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 building.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mangrove forest stretched as far as the eye could see, providing a natural barrier against the ocean's strong waves.
- The unique root system of the mangrove allows it to thrive in harsh coastal environments.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the mangrove ecosystems along the tropical coastlines.
- In the mangrove's tangled web of roots and branches, numerous species of fish and birds find shelter.
- As the tide receeded, the exposed mangrove roots provided a glimpse into the complex underwater world.