Porphyre
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Porphyre is a noun meaning Obsolete form of porphyry.
Meaning
Obsolete form of porphyry.
Example Sentences
Let us consider the red and white colours in porphyre: hinder light but from striking on it, and its colours vanish; it no longer produces any such ideas in us[…]
Word Forms
- porphyres
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include porphyry, porphyrite, porphyroid, orthophyre, phanerite, porphyroblast.
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