"supralittoral" meaning in English

See supralittoral in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more supralittoral [comparative], most supralittoral [superlative]
Etymology: From supra- + littoral. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|supra|littoral}} supra- + littoral Head templates: {{en-adj}} supralittoral (comparative more supralittoral, superlative most supralittoral)
  1. situated in the region of low-lying land nearest the shore.
    Sense id: en-supralittoral-en-adj-VP84jmoy

Noun

Forms: supralittorals [plural]
Etymology: From supra- + littoral. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|supra|littoral}} supra- + littoral Head templates: {{en-noun}} supralittoral (plural supralittorals)
  1. The region of low-lying land closest to the shore, but subject to seasonal or occasional flooding; in marine environments, usually excluding the intertidal zone.
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Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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