Porites

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πόρος (póros, “pore”) +‎ -ites.

Proper noun

Porites f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Poritidae – certain stony corals.

Usage notes

  • Although one would expect a genus name ending in -ites to be masculine, all specific adjectival epithets in this genus are feminine.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • → Ukrainian: по́ріт (pórit)

See also

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