Pen"e*tra*ble (?), a. [L. penetrabilus: cf. F. p'en'etrable.]

Capable of being penetrated, entered, or pierced. Used also figuratively.

And pierce his only penetrable part. Dryden.

I am not made of stones, But penetrable to your kind entreats. Shak.

-- Pen"e*tra*ble*ness, n. -- Pen"e*tra*bly, adv.

 

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