loofah

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The common name loofah and the scientific name Luffa are derived from the Arabic common name for this plant, lûfa.

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  1. the loofah climber that has cylindrical fruit
  2. the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer

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  • His voice was like a loofah made of steel wool, irritating every nerve in her body The counselor was a pompous, fat, flatulent fraud who insisted on being called Dr. Pierce because he felt his full name, Dr. Pierce Ebricht, was too formal for such an intimate discussion. —  Garwood, Julie - Killjoy.html
  • Some basic methods use salt, skin brushes, or loofah sponges to remove the dead skin cells. —  BellaOnline - The Voice of Women
  • Stand on the paper and apply the coffee mixture to your cellulite areas using your hands or a loofah mitt. —  Local Headlines - Channel 7
  • You'll also need a mild dermabrasion tool like a loofah sponge - derived from the loofah vine fruit. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • The common name loofah and the scientific name Luffa are derived from the Arabic common name for this plant, lûfa. —  Find Me A Cure
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