mangrove
/ˈmæŋɡroʊv/
noun
- A tropical tree or shrub that grows in saltwater along coasts and has roots that grow above the ground.
- We kayaked through a dense forest of mangrove trees near the shore.
- The mangrove's tangled roots provide a safe habitat for young fish.
- Mangrove forests help protect coastlines from erosion and storms.