"polypore" meaning in English

See polypore in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: polypores [plural]
Etymology: From poly- + pore. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|pore}} poly- + pore Head templates: {{en-noun}} polypore (plural polypores)
  1. Any of a group of tough, leathery poroid mushrooms similar to boletes but typically lacking a distinct stalk. Wikipedia link: polypore Categories (lifeform): Fungi Synonyms: bracket fungus, shelf fungus Derived forms: sheep polypore, white cheese polypore

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