esponja

Definitions of esponja
  1. noun
    primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies
    synonyms: poríforo
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    type of:
    invertebrado
    any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
  2. noun
    any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels
    synonyms: felpa
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    type of:
    tejido, tela
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
  3. noun
    someone who drinks heavily (especially alcoholic beverages)
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    type of:
    bebedor
    a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess)
  4. noun
    a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
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    type of:
    absorbente
    a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance
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