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Definition of: spongy
(spun′jē) adjective
1. Having the nature or character of a sponge; elastic, compressible, and porous.
2. Having the quality of imbibing fluids; absorptive.
3. Existing in a condition of fine division and loose coherence.
4. Obs. Wet; soaked. Also spon·gi·ose (spun′jē·ōs).
—spong′i·ness noun
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