1. a tropical climbing plant of the gourd family that produces large cylindrical fruits
Usage: botanical
2. the dried fibrous interior of the luffa fruit, used as a natural sponge for bathing or cleaning

Examples

• She grew luffa vines in her garden to make natural sponges.
• The luffa plant climbed up the trellis and produced several large gourds.
• After harvesting, he dried the luffa fruits to extract the spongy interior.
• Many people prefer using a luffa instead of synthetic bath sponges.
• The luffa makes an excellent exfoliating scrubber for the shower.
• Farmers in tropical regions often cultivate luffa as a cash crop.
• She soaked the luffa in warm water to soften it before use.