loofas

Natural shower scrubbers

Loofas is the plural of loofa, a variant spelling of loofah—a coarse, fibrous scrubbing sponge used in bathing.

The material comes from the dried interior of a gourd in the cucumber family, though synthetic versions are common.

She keeps three loofas in the shower.

bathing

exfoliation

Shedding surface skin cells

soap · body wash · cleansing · skin care · bath sponge · dead skin · pores · massage · suds · rinse

plant

gourd

Hard-shelled decorative fruit

  • vineTrailing climbing plant
  • trellisGarden climbing structure
  • fiberPlant-based digestive aid

seeds · harvest · tropical · climbing · cylindrical · dried · mature · gardening · annual · cultivation

culinary

vegetable

Edible plant part

young · edible · Vietnamese · Indian · sauteed · soup · mild flavor · nutritious · sliced · market

Opposites
material origin

loofasmicrofiber cloths

Fine synthetic cleaning fabric

texture/abrasiveness

loofascotton pads

Soft absorbent discs

chamois · bare hands

Family

loofah, loofa, loofahs

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G