pores
(plural noun)
/pɔːrz/
Definitions
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Tiny openings on the surface of the skin or another organ or structure.
Small gateways where the spirit of the body exhales, whispering tales of vitality and life.Example: Sweat is secreted through pores in the skin.
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Microscopic openings in a surface which gases, liquids, or microscopic particles can pass.
Hidden passages in solid earth where the breath of the world gently weaves its timeless dance.Example: The clay pot was full of small pores, causing it to be porous.
Origin
Middle English: from Old French 'pore', via Latin from Greek 'poros' meaning 'passage'.
Synonyms
openings, slots, orifices
Antonyms
blockages, barriers, closures