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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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
ALOE VERA Defined for English Language Learners
aloe vera
playDefinition of aloe vera for English Language Learners
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: 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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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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