Main Entry: al·oe

Pronunciation: \ˈal-(ˌ)ō\

Function: noun

1 capitalized : a large genus of succulent chiefly southern African plants of the lily family with basal leaves and spicate flowers
2 : a plant of the genus Aloe
3 : the dried juice of the leaves of various aloes used especially formerly as a purgative and tonic—usually used in plural but singular in construction
4 : aloe vera 2