poristic

/pɔˈrɪstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by a porist, especially in botany, referring to a plant with pores

“The poristic leaves were a key characteristic in identifying the rare species of orchid.”

2. noun

a plant with pores, especially in botany

“The botanist studied the properties of the poristic plant species under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • pore-bearing
  • poriferous

Antonyms

  • imperforate
  • non-pore-bearing