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poriferous
adjective
po·rif·er·ous
\-rəs\
Definition of poriferous
1 : provided with pores
2 [New Latin Porifera + English -ous] : of or relating to the Porifera
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Origin and Etymology of poriferous
Latin porus pore + English -iferous
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