aloe vera

aloe vera

noun \-ˈver-ə, -ˈvir-\

Definition of ALOE VERA

: an aloe (Aloe barbadensis syn. A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams; also : such an extract or a preparation composed primarily of such an extract

Examples of ALOE VERA

1. a skin cream that contains aloe vera

Origin of ALOE VERA

New Latin, species name, from Aloe + Latin vera, feminine of verus true — more at very

First Known Use: circa 1936

Rhymes with ALOE VERA

ciguatera, Common Era, cordillera, de Valera, Ginastera, guayabera, habanera, Halmahera, primavera, riviera, Riviera, Santa Clara