adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having pores.

   "The poriferous zones form the line of demarcation between these two classes of columnar plates."

2. 2
   Of or related to the Porifera.

Adjective

1. 1
   full of pores or vessels or holes wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

porousporous

Example

More examples

"The poriferous zones form the line of demarcation between these two classes of columnar plates."

Etymology

From pore + -i- + -ferous.

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