poriferous

[ paw-rif-er-uhs, poh-, puh- ]

adjective

1. bearing or having pores. pore.

poriferous

/ pɔːˈrɪfərəs /

adjective

1. biology having many pores
2. another word for poriferan

Word History and Origins

Origin of poriferous¹

1860–65; < Latin por ( us ) pore ² + -i- + -ferous

Example Sentences

Poriferous: closely set with deep pittings or punctures.

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