supralittoral
English
Etymology
supra- + littoral
Noun
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
supralittoral (comparative more supralittoral, superlative most supralittoral)
- situated in the region of low-lying land nearest the shore.