loofa

Definitions of loofa
  1. noun
    the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer
    synonyms: loofah, loufah sponge, luffa
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    type of:
    fiber, fibre
    a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
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