Spongiole :: Sponging () a. & n. from Sponge, v..

Spongiolite :: Spongiole (n.) A supposed spongelike expansion of the tip of a rootlet for absorbing water; -- called also spongelet.

Spongiopilin :: Spongiolite (n.) One of the microsporic siliceous spicules which occur abundantly in the texture of sponges, and are sometimes found fossil, as in flints..

Spongiose :: Spongiopilin (n.) 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.

Spongious :: Spongiose (a.) Alt. of Spongiou.

Spongiozoa :: Spongious (a.) Somewhat spongy; spongelike; full of small cavities like sponge; as, spongious bones..

Spongoblast :: Spongiozoa (n. pl.) See Sponglae.

Spongoid :: Spongoblast (n.) One of the cells which, in sponges, secrete the spongin, or the material of the horny fibers..

Spongy :: Spongoid (a.) Resembling sponge; like sponge.

Spongy :: Spongy (a.) Soft, and full of cavities; of an open, loose, pliable texture; as, a spongy excrescence; spongy earth; spongy cake; spongy bones..

Spongy :: Spongy (a.) Wet; drenched; soaked and soft, like sponge; rainy..

Sponk :: Spongy (a.) Having the quality of imbibing fluids, like a sponge..

Sponsal :: Sponk (n.) See Spunk.

Sponsible :: Sponsal (a.) Relating to marriage, or to a spouse; spousal..

Sponsion :: Sponsible (a.) responsible; worthy of credit.

Sponsion :: Sponsion (n.) The act of becoming surety for another.

Sponsional :: Sponsion (n.) An act or engagement on behalf of a state, by an agent not specially authorized for the purpose, or by one who exceeds the limits of authority..

Sponson :: Sponsional (a.) Of or pertaining to a pledge or agreement; responsible.

Sponson :: Sponson (n.) One of the triangular platforms in front of, and abaft, the paddle boxes of a steamboat..

Sponson :: Sponson (n.) One of the slanting supports under the guards of a steamboat.

Sponsor :: Sponson (n.) One of the armored projections fitted with gun ports, used on modern war vessels..

Sponsor :: Sponsor (n.) One who binds himself to answer for another, and is responsible for his default; a surety..

Sponsorship :: Spnsorial (a.) Pertaining to a sponsor.

Spontaneities :: Sponsorship (n.) State of being a sponsor.

Spontaneity :: Spontaneities (pl. ) of Spontaneit.

Spontaneity :: Spontaneity (n.) The quality or state of being spontaneous, or acting from native feeling, proneness, or temperament, without constraint or external force..

Spontaneity :: Spontaneity (n.) The tendency to undergo change, characteristic of both animal and vegetable organisms, and not restrained or cheked by the environment..

Spontaneous :: Spontaneity (n.) The tendency to activity of muscular tissue, including the voluntary muscles, when in a state of healthful vigor and refreshment..

Spontaneous :: Spontaneous (a.) Proceding from natural feeling, temperament, or disposition, or from a native internal proneness, readiness, or tendency, without constraint; as, a spontaneous gift or proportion..

Spontaneous :: Spontaneous (a.) Proceeding from, or acting by, internal impulse, energy, or natural law, without external force; as, spontaneous motion; spontaneous growth..

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