Definition

A type of fungus that has many small holes or pores on its surface, often found growing on wood or trees.

Example

The polypore mushroom was growing on the old tree stump in the forest.

Conversation

Did you see that huge polypore on the tree in the park?

Yeah, I noticed it! They look so interesting, don't they?

I wonder how long it takes for a polypore to grow that big.

I read that some can take years, which is pretty amazing!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polypore → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "porus" (from Greek "poros", meaning pore or opening). The word "polypore" refers to a type of fungus that has many pores or openings on its surface.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') openings ('porus') to remember that a polypore is a fungus with many pores.

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