grommet
n.
5< obs. Fr gromette (now gourmette), curb chain, bridle < gourmer, to curb, prob. < VL *grumus, throat6
1 a ring of rope or metal used to fasten the edge of a sail to its stay, hold an oar in place, etc.
2 an eyelet, as of metal or plastic, protecting an opening in cloth, leather, etc.

spongin
n.
5Ger < L spongia, SPONGE + Ger 3in, 3INE36 a sulfur-containing protein making up the resilient fibrous network that forms the skeleton in many sponges

stacte
n.
5ME stacten < acc. of L stacte, oil of myrrh < Gr staktc < stazein, to drip: see STAGNATE6 a spice used by the ancient Hebrews in preparing incense: Ex. 30:34

statice
n.
5ModL < L, an astringent herb < Gr statikc < fem. of statikos, causing to stand, astringent: see prec.6
1 SEA LAVENDER
2 THRIFT (sense 3)