🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Mangrove

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mangrove

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mangrove/ˈmæŋ.ɡroʊv/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La mangrove est essentielle pour la biodiversité marine."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of coastal ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.

    "The mangrove forest serves as a crucial habitat for various marine species."
  2. 2

    A tree or shrub that grows in such an ecosystem.

    "The mangrove provides shelter for many fish and bird species."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'mangrove' originates from the Spanish word 'manglar', which refers to a coastal ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees. The word has roots in the Caribbean and was adopted into English in the 17th century, reflecting the ecological significance of these trees in tropical and subtropical regions.

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