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polypore

polypore noun: any of a group of tough, leathery poroid mushrooms similar to boletes but typically lacking a distinct stalk.

Noun

polypore (plural polypores)

  1. Any of a group of tough, leathery poroid mushrooms similar to boletes but typically lacking a distinct stalk.

Synonyms of polypore

Forms of polypore

pluralpolypores

Origin of polypore

From poly- + pore.

Words formed from polypore

Questions about polypore

What does polypore mean?
Polypore means any of a group of tough, leathery poroid mushrooms similar to boletes but typically lacking a distinct stalk.
What part of speech is polypore?
Polypore is a noun.
What is the plural of polypore?
The plural of polypore is polypores.

Words near polypore in the dictionary

  1. polypolies
  2. polypoly
  3. polypomedusan
  4. polypomedusans
  5. polyporaceous
  6. polypore
  7. polypores
  8. polyporicolous
  9. polyporoid
  10. polyporous
  11. polyposes

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