Pori

[pawr-ee; Finnish paw-ree]

noun

a seaport in W Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia.

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Historical Examples of pori

The door of the building opened, and Pori appeared on the threshold.
The Works of Theophile Gautier, Volume 5
Theophile Gautier
Pori saw her and took her for what she was, indeed, a most unhappy woman.
The Works of Theophile Gautier, Volume 5
Theophile Gautier
It was harvest time, and Pori went out to oversee the workmen.
The Works of Theophile Gautier, Volume 5
Theophile Gautier
Staggering and pressing her little hand to her heart to still its beating, she drew near Pori's dwelling.
The Works of Theophile Gautier, Volume 5
Theophile Gautier
Tahoser, encouraged by the friendly words of Pori, abandoned her supplicating attitude and rose.
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Theophile Gautier

British Dictionary definitions for pori

Pori

noun

a port in SW Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. Pop: 76 189 (2003 est)Swedish name: Björneborg

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