Definition of "polypore" []

• See pore fungus. (noun)

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• "Reishi has a smooth, dark-reddish-mahogany varnished cap, with whitish edges when young, but flip it over and you'll find a white-yellowish underside filled with tiny pin-prick pores it's a polypore, a brown spore print."
• "This catalyzing event sets off an international promenade to uncover the secrets of the polypore, as newfound clues lead the duo through the urban landscapes of New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Barcelona and Tokyo."
• "One day, through a bizarre series of chemical reactions, a rare breed of polypore grows from a plant in Paul's bedroom - imbuing him with telepathic abilities."