poriferous

po·rif·er·ous

[paw-rif-er-uhs, poh-, puh-]
adjective
bearing or having pores.

Origin:
1860–65; < Latin por(us) pore2 + -i- + -ferous

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poriferous (pɔːˈrɪfərəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  biology having many pores
2.  another word for poriferan

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