SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus
view recents

Spongiidae

plural noun
Save Word
Spon·​gi·​idae | \ spənˈjīəˌdē, spän- \

Definition of Spongiidae

: a family of horny sponges (order Keratosa) that have solid spongin fibers enclosing an axial core — see spongia

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

History and Etymology for Spongiidae

New Latin, from Spongia, type genus + -idae

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More About Spongiidae

Dictionary Entries Near Spongiidae

spongiform encephalopathy

Spongiidae

Spongilla

See More Nearby Entries 

Statistics for Spongiidae

Cite this Entry

“Spongiidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spongiidae. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.

Style: MLA
MLACheck Mark Icon ChicagoCheck Mark Icon APACheck Mark Icon Merriam-WebsterCheck Mark Icon
Seen & Heard
People are talking about

WORD OF THE DAY

batten

Listen to the pronunciation of batten

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Dog Words Quiz

  • shiba puppy more or less demanding cuddles
  • Which of the following animals has a dog in its etymology?
True or False

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games