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- [loo-fuh]
- /ˈlu fə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loo-fuh]
- /ˈlu fə/
Definitions of loofa word
- noun loofa Also called dishcloth gourd, rag gourd. any of several tropical vines of the genus Luffa, of the gourd family, bearing large, elongated fruit. the fruit of such a vine. 1
- noun loofa Also called vegetable sponge. the dried, fibrous interior of this fruit, used as a sponge. 1
- noun loofa the fibrous interior of the fruit of the dishcloth gourd, which is dried, bleached, and used as a bath sponge or for scrubbing 0
- noun loofa Alternative form of loofah. 0
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Origin of loofa
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < New Latin Luffa the genus < Arabic lūf
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Parts of speech for Loofa
noun
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
loofa popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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loofa usage trend in Literature
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noun loofa
- exfoliator — An exfoliant.
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