loofa

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noun 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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He meant loofa, which is not a Middle Eastern delicacy but a bath item....

Secret Service agents told Bill O 'Reilly to calm down and get behind a barricade. Ann Althouse 2008
This can be done by investing in reusable nylon exfoliating gloves or a loofa, which is a sponge made from the loofa plant.

Basics To Healthy Skin 2007
(He called a loofa a falafel, which even in the shower tastes better.)

MoJo Blogs and Articles 2008
(He called a loofa a falafel, which even in the shower tastes better.)

MotherJones.com 2008
The Dogfather Says: toasterhead: maybe fresh mold meant "loofa" instead of "falafel"?

Think Progress 2009
The Dogfather Says: toasterhead: maybe fresh mold meant "loofa" instead of "falafel"?

Think Progress 2009
Additionally, I recently attacked a hook to the inside of my shower to hold my loofa.

Hack College: How To Keep Your Dorm Room Organized Hack College 2010
Additionally, I recently attacked a hook to the inside of my shower to hold my loofa.

Hack College: How To Keep Your Dorm Room Organized Hack College 2010
As we all know, the only reason the undesirables are poor is because they don't know how to correctly use a loofa.

Allison Kilkenny: Tea Party Favorite Continues Class War Against the Poor 2010
As we all know, the only reason the undesirables are poor is because they don't know how to correctly use a loofa.

Allison Kilkenny: Tea Party Favorite Continues Class War Against the Poor 2010