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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 | ||||||||
| 90% | 6 | Having small holes or spaces that allow liquid or air to pass through | ||||||
adjective • full of pores or vessels or holes adjective satellite • able to absorb fluids • allowing passage in and out | ||||||||
| 90% | 6 | Easily compressible or yielding to pressure | ||||||
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 | ||||||||
Vegetable Sponge Crossword Clue
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LOOFA which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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LOOFA
Updated: October 11, 2023
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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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