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loofah in Malay

petola

/ˈluːfə/

loofah in Malay: petola. In English, loofah means any of several tropical vines of the genus Luffa, having almost cylindrical fruit with a spongy, fibrous interior; the dishcloth gourd.

Malay words for loofah

tropical vine
petola

English meaning of loofah

  1. noun Any of several tropical vines of the genus Luffa, having almost cylindrical fruit with a spongy, fibrous interior; the dishcloth gourd.
  2. noun The dried fibrous interior of such a plant, used as a sponge for bathing.
  3. noun Any bath sponge; a sponge on a handle.
  4. verb To clean or scrub with a loofah.

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Questions about loofah in Malay

What is the meaning of loofah in Malay?
Loofah in Malay is petola.
Apakah maksud loofah dalam bahasa Melayu?
Loofah: petola.
What does loofah mean in English?
Loofah means any of several tropical vines of the genus Luffa, having almost cylindrical fruit with a spongy, fibrous interior; the dishcloth gourd.

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