supralittoral


su·pra·lit·to·ral

S5961870 (so͞o′prə-lĭt′ər-əl)adj. Of or relating to the portion of the shore just above the high-tide line.

su•pra•lit•to•ral

(ˌsu prəˈlɪt ər əl)

adj. 1. of or pertaining to the region of a lake or ocean shore that is above the shoreline but is often damp from spray or capillary action of the water. n. 2. a supralittoral zone or region. [1905–10]