Defn: Of or pertaining to a porism; of the nature of a porism.
PORITE
Po"rite, n. Etym: [Cf. F. porite. See Pore, n.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any coral of the genus Porites, or family Poritidæ.
PORITES
Po*ri"tes, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: An important genus of reef-building corals having small twelve- rayed calicles, and a very porous coral. Some species are branched, others grow in large massive or globular forms.
PORK Pork, n. Etym: [F. porc, L. porcus hog, pig. See Farrow a litter of pigs, and cf. Porcelain, Porpoise.]
Defn: The flesh of swine, fresh or salted, used for food.
PORKER
Pork"er, n.
Defn: A hog. Pope.
PORKET
Pork"et, n. Etym: [Dim. of F. porc. See Pork.]