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1. (n.) mangrove
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. mangrove
any similar plant.
Etymology: (1605–15; alter. of earlier mangrow < Pg mangue&indirdesc; Taino)
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1. (noun) mangrove, Rhizophora mangle
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
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1. (noun) mangrove
the name of one or two trees of the genus Rhizophora (R. Mangle, and R. mucronata, the last doubtfully distinct) inhabiting muddy shores of tropical regions, where they spread by emitting aerial roots, which fasten in the saline mire and eventually become new stems. The seeds also send down a strong root while yet attached to the parent plant
2. (noun) mangrove
the mango fish
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Sense: a tropical evergreen tree growing in or near water.
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 Brazilian: mangue |
 Finnish: mangrovepuu |
 Indonesian: bakau |
 Korean: 맹그로브, 홍수림(紅樹林) |
 Persian: نوع درخت در مناطق مديتران |
 Thai: ต้นโกงกาง |
 Taiwanese: 紅樹林 |
 Chinese: 红树属树木 |
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