aloe

noun

al·​oe ˈa-(ˌ)lō 

1

aloes plural : agarwood

2

a

: any of a large genus (Aloe) of succulent chiefly southern African plants of the lily family with basal leaves and spicate flowers

b

: the dried juice of the leaves of various aloes used especially formerly as a purgative

—usually used in plural but singular in construction

c

: aloe vera

Examples of aloe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The cleanser itself contains aloe and coconut oil, which will leave bristles soft and flexible. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2024

Energizing ingredients like caffeine firm and tighten fine lines, while hydrating additives such as hyaluronic acid, aloe water, apple and watermelon moisturize. —Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 13 Sep. 2024

Key Ingredients: Squalane, petrolatum, aloe Best For: Dry skin, sensitive skin Size: 1.7 oz. —Emily Orofino, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024

Some lab and animal studies have shown positive effects of aloe on blood clotting, but this hasn't been repeated in large-scale human studies.10 Dong quai: Also known as female ginseng, dong quai (Angelica sinensis) is an herb commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. —Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin, dried juice of aloe leaves, from Greek aloē

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing aloe

• aloe vera

Kids Definition

aloe

noun

al·​oe ˈal-ō 

1

: any of a large genus of chiefly southern African plants related to lilies and having spikes of often showy flowers

2

: the dried bitter juice of the leaves of an aloe used especially formerly as a strong laxative and tonic

—usually used in plural

3

: aloe vera

Medical Definition

aloe

noun

al·​oe ˈal-(ˌ)ō 

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 sense 2