pores; pored; poring
plural pores
1
: a very small opening on the surface of your skin that liquid comes out through when you sweat
2
: a small opening on the surface of a plant, a rock, etc.
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“Pore.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/pore. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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