luffa

[ loo-fuh, luhf-uh ]

noun

1. a variant of loofah.

luffa

/ ˈlʌfə /

noun

1. any tropical climbing plant of the cucurbitaceous genus Luffa, esp the dishcloth gourd
2. another name for loofah

Example Sentences

“It’s interesting to have a communal space where you can go and meet people you probably would never ever interact with and be around normally,” said Obezo, who also recently tried to grow luffa, a sponge gourd, yielding some tiny successes.

From Seattle Times

A 10-minute drive from Arroyo Grande is Nipomo, where you can visit The Luffa Farm.

From Seattle Times

Even in some more personal videos, objects come to stand in for time slots: a luffa representing a shower, a hand on an eyelash curler symbolizing a makeup routine.

From New York Times

The luffa or loofah plant has large, single flowers, golden yellow and about three inches across.

From Washington Post

In the months that followed, he reminded them not to rake their lawns, urged them to leash their cats outdoors and suggested they try growing luffa and pawpaws.

From New York Times