Pori

[ pawr-ee; Finnish paw-ree ]

/ ˈpɔr i; Finnish ˈpɔ ri /

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noun

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

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Words nearby Pori

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How to use Pori in a sentence

Tahoser, encouraged by the friendly words of Pori, abandoned her supplicating attitude and rose.
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
Having finished her toilet, Tahoser resumed her place at the door of the house and waited for Pori.
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Pori's eyes, fixed at first upon Tahoser, soon were half-closed, and then completely so.
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Tahoser followed him timidly, and stood near the door, ready to leave at the slightest gesture, but Pori signed to her to remain.
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British Dictionary definitions for Pori

Pori

/ (Finnish ˈpɔri) /

noun

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

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