FORAMINIFER
For`a*min"i*fer, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of the foraminifera.
FORAMINIFERA Fo*ram`i*nif"e*ra, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. L. foramen, -aminis, a foramen + ferre to bear.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: An extensive order of rhizopods which generally have a chambered calcareous shell formed by several united zooids. Many of them have perforated walls, whence the name. Some species are covered with sand. See Rhizophoda.
FORAMINIFEROUS
Fo*ram`i*nif"er*ous, a.
1. Having small openings, or foramina.
2. Pertaining to, or composed of, Foraminifera; as, foraminiferous mud.
FORAMINOUS
Fo*ram"i*nous, a. Etym: [L. foraminosus.]
Defn: Having foramina; full of holes; porous. Bacon.
FORASMUCH
For`as*much", comj.