loofah

• Nom désignant (1) la partie fibreuse séchée du fruit d'une plante du genre Luffa, utilisée comme gant de crin ou éponge végétale ; (2) la plante grimpante qui produit des fruits cylindriques.

A noun referring to (1) the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa, used as a washing sponge or strainer; (2) the climbing vine that produces cylindrical fruit.

1. Dried fibrous spongeB1formal

   The dried, fibrous interior of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa, used as a sponge for washing or as a strainer.

   Éponge végétale

   • She used a loofah to exfoliate her skin in the shower.
   • The loofah is a natural alternative to plastic sponges.
   • He scrubbed the dishes with a loofah to remove stubborn stains.

   Synonymesluffasponge gourdvegetable sponge

2. B2formal

   A tropical climbing plant of the genus Luffa that produces cylindrical fruit with a fibrous interior.

   Luffa (plante grimpante)

   • The loofah plant grows rapidly in warm climates.
   • Farmers cultivate loofah for its fibrous fruit.
   • The loofah vine can reach several meters in length.

   Synonymesloofaluffasponge gourdvegetable sponge