pore

²pore

noun

Definition of PORE

1

: a minute opening especially in an animal or plant; especially : one by which matter passes through a membrane

2

: a small interstice (as in soil) admitting absorption or passage of liquid

— pored adjective

Origin of PORE

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin porus, from Greek poros passage, pore — more at fare

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Biology Terms

autochthonous, fecund, homunculus, phylogeny, substrate