Meaning & use
Chenier
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A low ridge of sand or shells, often covered with oak trees, found along a marshy coastline.
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The birdwatchers followed the old chenier that ran through the marsh toward the Gulf.
Live oaks anchor the sandy soil of the chenier against erosion.
A note on using this word
The word comes from the French "chêne" (oak), reflecting the oak trees that typically grow on these ridges along the Louisiana and Texas coasts.
Words with a similar meaning
beach ridge
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