loofah

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Synonyms: loofa, lootah

Antonyms: loofa, lootah

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Noun

1. Any of several [[tropical]] [[vine]]s of the [[genus]] {{taxfmt|Luffa|genus}}, having almost [[cylindrical]] [[fruit]] with a [[spongy]], [[fibrous]] [[interior]]; the [[dishcloth gourd]].
2. The [[dried]] fibrous interior of such a plant, used as a [[sponge]] for [[bathing]].
3. Any [[bath sponge]]; a sponge on a handle.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To clean or scrub with a loofah.

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