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sponge; A coarse, fibrous cylindrical object used like a bath sponge for washing;

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Usage examples (35)
  • Kelly, one of our own at Bramble Berry, made the fabulous orange glycerin loofah soap.
  • I love that O'Reilly calls a loofah a 'falafel' in that transcript.
  • And it's meaning is 'loofah', not too far off in ridiculousness.
  • And loves nothing better than to be admired in her bath, waiting for you to hand her your "loofah".
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