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loofah

loo·fah

UK/ˈluːfə/ rare

noun

1.

the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer

Synonyms
2.

Origin

Borrowed from Arabic لُوفَة (lūfa).

Phrases

  • angled loofah
  • smooth loofah

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