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poriferous (adj.)

"bearing or having pores," 1834, from Latin porus "pore, opening" (see pore (n.)) + -ferous "producing, containing," from Latin ferre "to bear, carry," from PIE root *bher- (1) "to carry."

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Definitions of poriferous from WordNet

poriferous (adj.)
full of pores or vessels or holes;
Synonyms: porous
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