variants
or luffa
1
: any of a genus (Luffa) of Old World tropical plants of the gourd family with white to yellow flowers and large usually elongate fruits that are sometimes eaten as vegetables when immature
also
: the fruit of a loofah
2
: a sponge consisting of the fibrous interior of the mature dried fruit of a loofah (especially Luffa aegyptiaca synonym L. cylindrica)
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Tell them to bid their loofah adieu in favor of Seraphic Skincare Exfoliating Mitts.
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Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 5 Oct. 2024
Both the larger caddies and the soap holders are equipped with hooks, which come in handy for hanging loofahs, washcloths, or shower squeegees.
—Maggie Horton, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
These stainless steel double hooks are convenient for hanging towels, robes, washcloths, hair towels, loofahs, or sponges.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
An in-shower organizer is a simple way to keep toiletry items like shampoo, conditioner, soap, and loofahs neatly corralled rather than spread about the shower or on the shower floor.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
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Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 5 Oct. 2024
Both the larger caddies and the soap holders are equipped with hooks, which come in handy for hanging loofahs, washcloths, or shower squeegees.
—Maggie Horton, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
These stainless steel double hooks are convenient for hanging towels, robes, washcloths, hair towels, loofahs, or sponges.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
An in-shower organizer is a simple way to keep toiletry items like shampoo, conditioner, soap, and loofahs neatly corralled rather than spread about the shower or on the shower floor.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Loofah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loofah. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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