mangroves

Phonetic Respelling: [ mang-grohv, man- ]

Definition:

n. 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

Sentence:

We planted white mangroves in the front of the house.

More example sentences:

We planted white mangroves in the front of the house.

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Rathin Banerjee is a director for the Forest Department. Why is his job of protecting the mangroves so important?

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Synonyms:

tropical tree; Rhizophoramangle; tree

Antonyms:

bird