ספג

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

verb
Definitions
  • to absorb ("to suck up or drink in").
  • to absorb ("to include so that it no longer has separate existence").
  • to receive something negative.
  • (sports) to have a goal capture by the opposing team (in sports such as football or hockey.)

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek σπόγγος.

Origin

Ancient Greek

σπόγγος

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