supralittoral

English

Etymology

From supra- +‎ littoral.

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.

Adjective

supralittoral (comparative more supralittoral, superlative most supralittoral)

1. situated in the region of low-lying land nearest the shore.