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From Egyptian/Arabic 'lufah' from the name of the plant, Luffa aegyptiaca

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The word "loofah" comes from Arabic, where it is pronounced "lūfā." It refers to a natural plant-based sponge that is commonly used for exfoliating the skin in various cultures.

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