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man·grove

(măn′grōv′, măng′-)
n.
Any of various tropical or subtropical evergreen salt-tolerant trees or shrubs especially of the family Rhizophoraceae, forming dense thickets along tidal shores and typically having well-developed aerial roots.
[Probably Portuguese mangue (from Taíno) + grove.]
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mangrove

(ˈmæŋɡrəʊv; ˈmæn-)
n
1. (Plants)
a. any tropical evergreen tree or shrub of the genus Rhizophora, having stiltlike intertwining aerial roots and growing below the highest tide levels in estuaries and along coasts, forming dense thickets: family Rhizophoraceae
b. (as modifier): mangrove swamp.
2. (Plants) any of various similar trees or shrubs of the genus Avicennia: family Avicenniaceae
[C17 mangrow (changed through influence of grove), from Portuguese mangue, ultimately from Taino]
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man•grove

(ˈmæŋ groʊv, ˈmæn-)

n.
1. 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. any similar plant.
[1605–15; alter. of earlier mangrow < Portuguese mangue « Taino]
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Noun 1. [画像:mangrove - 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]mangrove - 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
genus Rhizophora, Rhizophora - type genus of the Rhizophoraceae; a small genus of tropical trees and shrubs
angiospermous tree, flowering tree - any tree having seeds and ovules contained in the ovary
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Translations
mangrove
fenjaviîur
mang-rove

mangrove

[ˈmæŋgrəʊv]
A. N → mangle m
B. CPD mangrove swamp N → manglar m
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mangrove

[ˈmæŋgrəʊv] n → palétuvier m
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mangrove

n → Mangrove(n)baum m; mangrove swamp → Mangrove f
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mangrove

[ˈmæŋˌgrəʊv] n → mangrovia
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mangrove

(ˈmӕŋgrouv) noun
a tropical evergreen tree growing in or near water. mangue mangrovepuu bakau 맹그로브, 홍수림(紅樹林) mangrove ต้นโกงกาง 紅樹林 红树属树木
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Pangilinan filed Senate Bill239 seeking to establish Mangrove Reservation Areas, or portions of land in all coastal areas in each municipality allotted solely for the preservation, protection, afforestation and sustainable management of mangrove forests. "Let us all be heroes for the future and our children, and preserve our environment," Pangilinan said, seeking the enactment of his bill on national mangrove forest protection and preservation which he filed on National Heroes Day.
Kiko pushes for protection of mangrove forests
Babar Khan, Regional Head Sindh and Balochistan WWF-Pakistan said that Pakistan is recognized as having the 7th largest mangrove forest in the world.
JS Bank and WWF-Pakistan initiate 100,000 mangroves plantation drive
The senator issued the statement as he seeks the passage of his bill on national mangrove forest protection and preservation.
Pangilinan urges Filipinos to be heroes by preserving environment
In an interview on Tuesday, Ann Hazel Javier of the DENR Calabarzon Regional Strategic Communication and Initiatives Section (RSCIS), underscored the need for collaborative undertakings on mangrove forest rehabilitation with the DENR and stakeholders in the area.
DENR intensifies mangrove rehab efforts in Calabarzon
In Indonesia, about 3 million hectares of mangrove forest grow along its 95,000 kilometer coastline that can reach up to 50 meters in height based on 2007 data of the Center for International Forestry Research.
Mangrove forest planned in the city
The signboard of the under-construction coal-based Rampal power plant, established on the bank of the Poshur River, close to Sundarbans, which led the UNESCO to put the mangrove forest on the danger list of world heritage sites.
UNESCO puts Sundarbans on danger list
The mangrove forest, which is not only beneficial to us, but also plays a significant role for the environment, the birds and marine life.
Global warming and mangroves
The identified mangrove forest area is included in areas rehabilitated under EDC's flagship environmental program, BINHI, through its partner farmer-assisted association, the Alliance of Bacman Farmers Association Inc.
EDC inks partnership with ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc
He said there were about 18 native mangrove species in the Pulau Kukup Mangrove Forest, which was a lot compared to other mangroves in Peninsular Malaysia.
Cabinet wants Pulau Kukup to remain as national park
'We are investigating as we are unsure who planted the poles made of concrete and wood in the area where the mangrove forest was cleared,' he said.
'At a loss' over land clearance
Nuqui said the subdivision, which is owned by the Pueblo De Oro Development Corporation, illegally converted over 23 hectares of forest and wetland covered with lush mangrove forest.
NBI stops conversion of forest land into subdivision

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