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sponge gourd

/ˈspʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Traduction: Plante grimpante tropicale du genre Luffa, dont le fruit séché et fibreux est utilisé comme éponge naturelle ou gant de toilette ; également appelée luffa ou courge-torchon.

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/ˈspʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/B1formalculinary
  • frPlante grimpante tropicale du genre Luffa, dont le fruit séché et fibreux est utilisé comme éponge naturelle ou gant de toilette ; également appelée luffa ou courge-torchon.

A tropical vine of the genus Luffa, whose fibrous, dried fruit is used as a natural scrubber or sponge; also known as loofah.

  1. Edible vegetableB1formal

    A tropical vine fruit, also known as luffa or loofah, that is harvested young and used as a vegetable in cooking.

    fréponge végétale (jeune fruit consommé comme légume)

    • Sponge gourd is often stir-fried with garlic and chili.
    • In many Asian cuisines, sponge gourd is added to soups.
    • She prepared a delicious curry using fresh sponge gourd.
  2. Natural scrubberB1formal

    The dried fibrous interior of the mature fruit, used as a natural exfoliating sponge or cleaning tool.

    frLuffa (éponge végétale)

    • He uses a dried sponge gourd to scrub his back in the shower.
    • Sponge gourd makes an excellent eco-friendly dish scrubber.
    • You can find natural sponge gourd in many bath and body stores.