Definition for POR-PHY-RIT'IC, or POR-PHY-RA'CEOUS

POR-PHY-RIT'IC, or POR-PHY-RA'CEOUS, a. [See Porphyry.]

  1. Pertaining to porphyry; resembling porphyry.
  2. Containing or composed of porphyry; as, porphyraceous mountains. – Kirwan.

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