Meaning of Rhizophora in English

1. Pronunciation

   /rʌɪˈzɒf(ə)rə/

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1. Noun

   Rhizophora

   Etymology

   mid 18th century; earliest use found in Chambers's Cyclopaedia. From scientific Latin Rhizophora, genus name (LinnaeusGenera plantarum 137) from post-classical Latin rhizo- + classical Latin -phora

   Definitions

   1. type genus of the Rhizophoraceae

   Examples

   • « a small genus of tropical trees and shrubs »