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vegetable sponge

/ˈvedʒtəbəl spʌndʒ/

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/ˈvedʒtəbəl spʌndʒ/B1informal
  • ruНатуральная губка, изготовленная из высушенного волокнистого скелета люффы (тыквы-мочалки), обычно используемая для отшелушивания кожи или уборки.

A natural sponge made from the dried fibrous skeleton of the luffa gourd, commonly used for exfoliating skin or cleaning.

  1. Luffa or LoofahB1formal

    A natural sponge-like material derived from the dried fibrous interior of the luffa gourd, used for exfoliating the skin.

    ruЛюфа или мочалка

    • She uses a vegetable sponge in the shower to exfoliate her skin.
    • The dried luffa gourd makes an excellent vegetable sponge.
    • You can buy a vegetable sponge at most health stores.