Synonyms of LUFFA

noun

1. the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer

   • LOOFA8
   • LOOFAH12

   Also: loufah sponge.

2. any of several tropical annual climbers having large yellow flowers and edible young fruits; grown commercially for the mature fruit's dried fibrous interior that is used as a sponge

   Also: dishcloth gourd, sponge gourd, rag gourd, strainer vine.