littoral

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Adjective littoral has 1 sense

littoral - of or relating to a coastal or shore region

Noun littoral has 1 sense

littoral, litoral, littoral zone, sands - the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
--₁ is a kind of seashore, coast, seacoast, sea-coast

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Littoral

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Noun

Sense: The area of a shore that lies between the high and low tide lines.

Usage: The littoral is an important ecosystem that supports a diverse range of marine organisms.

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Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or situated on the shore or coastline.

Usage: The littoral regions of the country are known for their stunning beaches.

Sense 2: Of, relating to, or denoting the zone of the seashore between the high and low water marks.

Usage: Many littoral plants have adapted to thrive in the constantly changing conditions of the intertidal zone.

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