pore Definition

pore¹
noun

1. A small, usually round opening in the surface of a living organism, eg in the skin, through which fluids, gases and other substances can pass.
2. Any tiny cavity or gap, eg in soil or rock.

Etymology: 14c: French, from Latin porus, from Greek poros a passage or duct.

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pore²
verb

intr
pored, poring
1. To study (books, documents, etc) with intense concentration.

Thesaurus: study, peruse, examine, ponder, dwell on, contemplate, scrutinize, go over, brood, devour, read, scan.
Form: pore over something (always)

Etymology: 13c as pouren.