porus
(pôr′əs)
- A pore, meatus, or foramen.
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Examples from the Web for porus
Historical Examples
Alexander, in his own letters, has given us an account of his war with Porus.
The Boys' and Girls' PlutarchPlutarch
So Porus, when he was taken captive, begged Alexander to use him as a king.
Plutarch's MoralsPlutarch
The territory of Porus extended to the east as far as the Asikni.
The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6)Max Duncker
Scopus, after seeing Beric well placed, had left him to accompany Porus and Lupus.
Beric the BritonG. A. Henty
He was more interested when Porus entered the arena, accompanied by Scopus.
Beric the BritonG. A. Henty