aloe vera

aloe vera

noun \-ˈver-ə, -ˈvir-\

Definition of ALOE VERA

1

: a plant of the genus Aloe (A. barbadensis synonym A. vera) whose leaves furnish a gelatinous emollient extract used especially in cosmetics and skin creams

2

: an extract of the aloe vera plant; also : a preparation composed predominantly of such an extract