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English noun: loofah

1. loofah (plant) the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer


Synonymsloofa, loufah sponge, luffa


Broader (hypernym)fiber, fibre


Part meronymdishcloth gourd, luffa, rag gourd, sponge gourd, strainer vine

2. loofah (plant) the loofah climber that has cylindrical fruit


SynonymsLuffa cylindrica, vegetable sponge


Broader (hypernym)dishcloth gourd, luffa, rag gourd, sponge gourd, strainer vine









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