loofah

American  

[loo-fuh] / ˈlu fə /

Also loofa,

noun

1. Also called rag gourd.  Also called dishcloth gourd. 

   1. any of several tropical vines of the genus Luffa, of the gourd family, bearing large, elongated fruit.

   2. the fruit of such a vine.

2. Also called vegetable sponge.  the dried, fibrous interior of this fruit, used as a sponge.

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loofah British  

/ ˈluːfə /

noun

1. the fibrous interior of the fruit of the dishcloth gourd, which is dried, bleached, and used as a bath sponge or for scrubbing

2. another name for dishcloth gourd

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Etymology

Origin of loofah

First recorded in 1860–65; from New Latin Luffa the genus, from Arabic lūf

Example Sentences

I love my cat Loofah so much, I even wrote her a poem!!!

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2023

Stay safe: Loofah lovers, don’t worry—you can still use one.

From Time • Aug. 28, 2015

But by letting go of the control stick to shout, the puppy has returned full command of the craft to Dr. Loofah.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

The diabolical Dr. Ludlow Loofah dashes out of the Four Paws Spa's top-secret rear exit, heading for a hornet-shaped helicopter parked in his private parking space.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

Dr. Loofah scoops the cat off the stainless steel operating table.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein