Poriferous (original) (raw)

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I. (adjective)

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Meaning:

Full of pores or vessels or holesplay

Synonyms:

poriferous; porous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

porose (forming a continuous series of pores)

Derivation:

pore (any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal)

pore (any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas))

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