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aloe vera

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noun \ -ˈver-ə , -ˈvir- \

Definition of aloe vera

:an aloe (Aloe barbadensis synonym 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

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  1. a skin cream that contains aloe vera

Origin and Etymology of aloe vera

New Latin, species name, from Aloe + Latin vera, feminine of verus true — more at 2very

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Definition of aloe vera for English Language Learners

  • : a thick liquid that is produced by a kind of aloe plant and used in medicines, cosmetics, etc.; also : the plant that produces this liquid

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aloe vera

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noun \ -ˈver-ə , -ˈvir- \

medical 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

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