Vocabulary : Spongiolite to Sponsal
Spongiolite : One of the microsporic siliceous spicules which occur abundantly in the texture of sponges, and are sometimes found fossil, as in flints.
Spongiopilin : A kind of cloth interwoven with small pieces of sponge and rendered waterproof on one side by a covering of rubber. When moistend with hot water it is used as a poultice.
Spongiose : Alt. of Spongious
Spongious : Somewhat spongy; spongelike; full of small cavities like sponge; as, spongious bones.
Spongiozoa : See Sponglae.
Spongoblast : One of the cells which, in sponges, secrete the spongin, or the material of the horny fibers.
Spongoid : Resembling sponge; like sponge.
Spongy : Soft, and full of cavities; of an open, loose, pliable texture; as, a spongy excrescence; spongy earth; spongy cake; spongy bones. ;; Wet; drenched; soaked and soft, like sponge; rainy. ;; Having the quality of imbibing fluids, like a sponge.
Sponk : See Spunk.
Sponsal : Relating to marriage, or to a spouse; spousal.
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