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luffa > 2 senses
NOUN1luffa, loofa, loofah, loufah spongeThe dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa
2luffa, dishcloth gourd, sponge gourd, rag gourd, strainer vineAny of several tropical annual climbers having large yellow flowers and edible young fruits
luffa > noun 1, plant
MeaningThe dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa. Used as a washing sponge or strainer.
Synonymsloofa, loofah, loufah sponge
Part ofluffa, dishcloth gourd, sponge gourd, rag gourd, strainer vine
Broaderfiber, fibre
luffa > noun 2, plant
MeaningAny of several tropical annual climbers having large yellow flowers and edible young fruits. Grown commercially for the mature fruit's dried fibrous interior that is used as a sponge.
Synonymsdishcloth gourd, sponge gourd, rag gourd, strainer vine
Member ofgenus Luffa
Partsloofa, loofah, luffa, loufah sponge
Broadervine
Narrowerloofah, vegetable sponge, Luffa cylindrica; angled loofah, sing-kwa, Luffa acutangula

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