loofah

IPA: ɫˈufˈɑ

noun

  • Any of several tropical vines of the genus Luffa, having almost cylindrical fruit with a spongy, fibrous interior; the dishcloth gourd.
  • The dried fibrous interior of such a plant, used as a sponge for bathing.
  • Any bath sponge; a sponge on a handle.

verb

  • (transitive, intransitive) To clean or scrub with a loofah.
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Examples of "loofah" in Sentences

  • And it's meaning is 'loofah', not too far off in ridiculousness.
  • I love that O'Reilly calls a loofah a 'falafel' in that transcript.
  • Kelly, one of our own at Bramble Berry, made the fabulous orange glycerin loofah soap.
  • And loves nothing better than to be admired in her bath, waiting for you to hand her your "loofah".
  • The common name loofah and the scientific name Luffa are derived from the Arabic common name for this plant, lûfa.
  • This soothing mixture is applied to the body using the therapists hands and a loofah which is naturally grown in Jamaica.
  • At the final bar, The Horse and Carriage—a total dive, a place where 90 percent of the patrons have never even heard the word loofah, let alone ever used it, but apparently cool to the hipsters in Hollywood—our bar stools faced each other and he suddenly grabbed for my three-day stubbly calves.

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