Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
luffa
noun
/ˈlʌfə/
Definition
A tropical plant whose fibrous fruit is often used as a sponge.
Examples
- She used a luffa to exfoliate her skin in the shower.
- The gardener harvested the luffa and dried it for use as a sponge.
Meaning
Luffa refers to the fruit of plants from the genus Luffa, which when dried is commonly used as a natural sponge in bathing and cleaning products.
Synonyms
- Loofah
- Bath sponge
- Exfoliator
