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

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

3. (a.) Having the quality of imbibing fluids, like a sponge.

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