"calcisponge" meaning in All languages combined

See calcisponge on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: calcisponges [plural]
Etymology: From calci- + sponge. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|calci-|sponge}} calci- + sponge Head templates: {{en-noun}} calcisponge (plural calcisponges)
  1. (zoology) Any of a group of marine sponges containing calcareous spicules.

Inflected forms

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