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 luffa luffa /ˈlʌfə/

noun

  1. Any of several tropical annual climbers having large yellow flowers and edible young fruits; grown commercially for the mature fruit's dried fibrous interior that is used as a sponge  ( dishcloth gourd , luffa , rag gourd , sponge gourd , strainer vine )
    any of several tropical annual climbers having large yellow flowers and edible young fruits; grown commercially for the mature fruit's dried fibrous interior that is used as a sponge
  2. The dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer  ( loofa , loofah , loufah sponge , luffa )
    the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer
     She used a loofah to exfoliate her skin while taking a shower
    She used a loofah to exfoliate her skin while taking a shower


 three-hitter three-hitter /ˈθriːˌhɪtər/

noun

  1. A game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only 3 hits  ( three-hitter , 3-hitter )
    a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only 3 hits
     Despite the pressure, the rookie ended the game with an impressive 3-hitter.
    Despite the pressure, the rookie ended the game with an impressive 3-hitter.


 dog pound dog pound /ˈdɔg paʊnd/

noun

  1. A public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs  ( dog pound , pound )
    a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs
     Unlicensed dogs will be taken to the pound
    unlicensed dogs will be taken to the pound


 Binghamton Binghamton /ˈbɪŋgəmtən/

noun

  1. A city in south central New York near the border with Pennsylvania  ( Binghamton )
    a city in south central New York near the border with Pennsylvania
     Binghamton's location near the Pennsylvania border gives it a unique cultural mix.
    Binghamton's location near the Pennsylvania border gives it a unique cultural mix.