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VEGETABLE SPONGE Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase vegetable sponge. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase vegetable sponge. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for VEGETABLE SPONGE

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absorbent
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)

noun

• a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

porous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of pores or vessels or holes

adjective satellite

• able to absorb fluids

• allowing passage in and out

spongy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility

• like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed

loofah
nounn
noun

• the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer

• the loofah climber that has cylindrical fruit

luffa cylindrica
nounn
noun

• the loofah climber that has cylindrical fruit

Best Hypernyms For VEGETABLE SPONGE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vegetable sponge, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
luffa organism plant
Phrases (5)
dishcloth gourdlife formrag gourdsponge gourdstrainer vine

Alternatives for ABSORBENT

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