poriferous

poriferous Definition

po·rif·er·ous (--əs)

adjective

having pores
Zool. of the sponges, or poriferans

Etymology: < L porus, pore + -ferous

Browse dictionary entries near poriferous

‹ poriferan
‹ porgy
‹ pore fungus
‹ pore
‹ porcupinefish
‹ porcupine
‹ porcino
‹ porcine
‹ porch
‹ porcelainize

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