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luffa

/ˈlʌfə/

luffanoun

luffas

/ˈlʌfə/

Translations

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

Я использую люффу, чтобы отшелушивать кожу в душе.

Definitions

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.

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.

Definitions

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

He replaced his synthetic scrubber with a luffa bath mitt.