porule

noun

por·​ule

ˈpōr(ˌ)yül,

-r(ˌ)ül

plural -s

: a small pore

porulose

-(y)əˌlōs

adjective

porulous

-ləs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

pore entry 2 + -ule

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