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grobporig

coarse-pored, with large visible pores

adjective GROB-por-ikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Textures

Usage Note

Grobporig describes skin, stone or material with clearly visible, large pores. In cosmetics it is used for skin type; in cooking it describes an open, airy crumb (grobporiges Brot has large holes in its crumb).

Examples

"Das grobporige Brot hatte eine knusprige Kruste und ein luftiges Inneres."

Natural Translation

The open-crumbed bread had a crispy crust and an airy interior.

Literal Translation

The coarse-pored bread had a crispy crust and an airy interior.

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