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Definition of Loofah
1. Noun. The dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer.
Exact synonyms: Loofa, Loufah Sponge, Luffa
Group relationships: Dishcloth Gourd, Luffa, Rag Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Strainer Vine
Generic synonyms: Fiber, Fibre
Group relationships: Dishcloth Gourd, Luffa, Rag Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Strainer Vine
Generic synonyms: Fiber, Fibre
2. Noun. The loofah climber that has cylindrical fruit.
Exact synonyms: Luffa Cylindrica, Vegetable Sponge
Generic synonyms: Dishcloth Gourd, Luffa, Rag Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Strainer Vine
Generic synonyms: Dishcloth Gourd, Luffa, Rag Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Strainer Vine
Definition of Loofah
1. Noun. A tropical vine, of the genus ''Luffa'', having almost cylindrical fruit with a spongy, fibrous interior; the dishcloth gourd ¹
2. Noun. The dried fibrous interior used as a sponge for bathing ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Loofah
1. a tropical vine [n -S]