supralittoral
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Etymology [edit]
Noun [edit]
supralittoral (plural supralittorals)
- 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.
Adjective [edit]
supralittoral (comparative more supralittoral, superlative most supralittoral)
- situated in the region of low-lying land nearest the shore.
