mandruka

noun

man·​dru·​ka

variants or less commonly mandrouka

manˈdrükə

plural -s

: a deep-water honeycomb sponge of close fiber and small root

Word History

Etymology

from Mandruka (Mandrouka), locality near Bengasi, Libya

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now