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loofah

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Noun — A rough sponge made from the dried fibrous interior of a gourd, used for scrubbing the skin while bathing.

How to use loofah

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic lufa, the name of the plant.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “loofah” mean?

The word “loofah” means a rough sponge made from the dried fibrous interior of a gourd, used for scrubbing the skin while bathing. In plain terms, a textured sponge, made from a dried gourd, used to exfoliate skin in the shower.

How do you pronounce “loofah”?

“Loofah” is pronounced LOO-fuh (/ˈluːfə/ in IPA).

How do you use “loofah” in a sentence?

Here is “loofah” used in a sentence: “She scrubbed her back with a loofah in the shower.”

What part of speech is “loofah”?

“Loofah” is a noun.

Where does the word “loofah” come from?

The word “loofah” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic lufa, the name of the plant.

How many meanings does “loofah” have?

“Loofah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rough sponge made from the dried fibrous interior of a gourd, used for scrubbing the skin while bathing.

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