Advertisement

Advertisement

polypore

[ pol-ee-pawr, -pohr ]

noun

  1. a woody pore fungus, Laetiporus ( Polyporus ) sulphureus, that forms large, brightly colored, shelflike growths on old logs and tree stumps.


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of polypore1

1900–05; < New Latin Polyporus; poly-, pore 2

Advertisement

Word of the Day

petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


polypoidpolyposis