adj
Meaning 1
Having pores.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
poriferous
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rhymes with -ɪfəɹəs
adj
Meaning 2
Of or related to the Porifera.
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adjective
Meaning 3
full of pores or vessels or holes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: porous
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History
Etymology
From pore + -i- + -ferous.