Definition of aloe
1 aloes plural : the fragrant wood of an East Indian tree (Aquilaria agallocha) of the mezereon family
2a : any of a large genus (Aloe) of succulent chiefly southern African plants of the lily family with basal leaves and spicate flowersb : the dried juice of the leaves of various aloes used especially formerly as a purgative —usually used in plural but singular in constructionc : aloe vera
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Recent Examples of aloe from the Web
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The hydrating-but-not-heavy jar contains cocoa butter and shea butter, as well as soothing aloe.
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Neutrogena Hydroboost Hydrating Cleansing Gel ($8) thoroughly cleanses yet leaves your skin supple, while L’Oréal Paris Hydra Genius Daily Liquid Care, which also contains aloe vera, calms and helps prevent further moisture loss.
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Origin and Etymology of aloe
Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin, dried juice of aloe leaves, from Greek aloē
ALOE Defined for English Language Learners
aloe
playDefinition of aloe for English Language Learners
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: a tropical plant that has heavy leaves which produce a thick liquid used in medicines, cosmetics, etc.
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aloe
playMedical Definition of aloe
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
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