spongio-

prefix

Relating to sponges or a spongy substance.

OriginAncient Greek σπογγιά →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. Relating to sponges or a spongy substance.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekσπογγιά“sponge”
  2. Englishspongio-

From Ancient Greek σπογγιά (spongiá, “sponge”).

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APA

spongio-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spongio-

MLA

“spongio-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spongio-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “spongio-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spongio-.

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