pore

English

/pɔɹ/, /pɔː/, /po(ː)ɹ/, /poə/

noun
Definitions
  • A tiny opening in the skin.
  • By extension any small opening or interstice, especially one of many, or one allowing the passage of a fluid.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English pore derived from Old French pore derived from Latin porus (pore) derived from Ancient Greek πόρος (passage, bridge, way, a passage, journey, means of passage, ford, opening, passage-way).

Origin

Ancient Greek

πόρος

Gloss

passage, bridge, way, a passage, journey, means of passage, ford, opening, passage-way

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