luffa
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fə, ˈlʌf noun
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| —n | |
| 1. | any tropical climbing plant of the cucurbitaceous genus Luffa, esp the dishcloth gourd |
| 2. | (US) another name for loofah |
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Luffa
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example sentences
The luffa sponges were growing nicely until spider mites attacked.
Other agricultural products on display will include luffa sponges, lotions, soaps and wool products.
The release of three new hybrids of luffa sponge gourd is also under way.
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