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luffa

/ˈlʌfə/

Translations

luffanoun

luffas

/ˈlʌfə/

I use a luffa to exfoliate my skin in the shower.

Я использую люффу, чтобы отшелушивать кожу в душе.

Synonyms

luffa sponge

luffa gourd

sponge gourd

bath sponge

dishcloth gourd

vegetable sponge

sponge plant

luffaadjective

more luffa

Comp.

most luffa

Super.

/ˈlʌfə/

Used attributively to describe things made from, resembling, or relating to the luffa plant or its sponge.

luffanoun

A tropical vine of the gourd family, whose fruit is used as a sponge when dried.

She used a luffa to exfoliate her skin in the shower.

The fibrous interior of the mature fruit of the luffa plant, used as a natural sponge.

The luffa was perfect for scrubbing the dishes clean.

The tender, immature fruit of the luffa plant, eaten as a vegetable in various Asian cuisines.

Stir-fried luffa with garlic is a common side dish in Taiwan.

luffaadjective

Made from, consisting of, or related to the fibrous sponge of the luffa plant.

He replaced his synthetic scrubber with a luffa bath mitt.