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spongious
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spongious, a. [L. spongiosus, spongeosus: cf. F. spongieux. See Sponge.].
Somewhat spongy; spongelike; full of small cavities like sponge; as, spongious bones. [1913 Webster]
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spongious
Sponge
N sponge, honeycomb, network, frit, filter, sieve, net, screen (opening), cellular, spongy, spongious, honeycombed, alveolar, sintered, porous (opening).For further exploring for "spongious" in Webster Dictionary Online