Definition of Rag gourd

1. Noun. Any of several tropical annual climbers having large yellow flowers and edible young fruits; grown commercially for the mature fruit's dried fibrous interior that is used as a sponge.

Exact synonyms: Dishcloth Gourd, Luffa, Sponge Gourd, Strainer Vine
Group relationships: Genus Luffa
Specialized synonyms: Loofah, Luffa Cylindrica, Vegetable Sponge, Angled Loofah, Luffa Acutangula, Sing-kwa
Terms within: Loofa, Loofah, Loufah Sponge, Luffa
Generic synonyms: Vine

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rag Gourd

rag-and-bone shop
rag-bagger
rag-baggers
rag-chewing
rag-roll
rag-rolled
rag-rolling
rag-week
rag and bone men
rag bagger
rag baggers
rag day
rag doll
rag dolls
rag gourd (current term)
rag paper
rag pudding
rag the puck
rag trade
raga
ragalike
ragamuffin
ragamuffins
ragas
ragazine
ragazines

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