spongioseadj.
/spʌndʒɪˈəʊs/ Of a spongy texture; porous.
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the world > space > relative position > condition of being open or not closed > an opening or aperture > [adjective] > having (a) hole(s) > full of holes > porous
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pory1535
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spongiose1755
spongiform1805
spongeoid1822
spongoid1843
polyporous1858
1755 New & Compl. Dict. Arts & Sci. IV. (at cited word) The spongiose or ethmoide bone of the nose.
1755 New & Compl. Dict. Arts & Sci. IV. (at cited word) The spongiose bodies of the penis.
1826 W. Kirby & W. Spence Introd. Entomol. IV. xlvi. 259 Spongiose... A soft elastic substance resembling sponge.
1859 W. H. Russell in Times 24 Mar. 9/4 Mango, peepul, and other spongiose and heartless timbers are of no good.
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