Recent Examples on the WebSucculents: coral aloe (Aloe striata), prickly pear cactus (Opuntia), yucca.—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024 The popular moisturizer is formulated with aloe and hyaluronic acid for hydration, glow, and plumpness, along with antioxidant-rich vitamins C and E for brightening and protection against dehydrators.—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 This shampoo is specially formulated with a blend of natural ingredients like aloe, oatmeal, and chamomile that work together to soothe your dog's skin, reduce inflammation, and restore its natural pH balance.—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 At the spa, the therapist treated my burns with a bespoke massage fusing Palauan remedies with common-sense aloe.—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024 The pink formula contains 30% zinc oxide and other ingredients, including aloe, vitamin E, and clove oil, which help relieve pain.—Brienne Walsh, Parents, 21 Feb. 2024 But Take Note The kids’ deodorant contains natural ingredients, like aloe and sunflower seed oil, that combine to make a gentle texture.—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 22 Feb. 2024 Barrel cactuses are planted by fuzzy gray old man hairy cactus, which have a place by climbing aloe or jade or prickly pear cactuses.—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2024 The unscented aloe formula is packed with nutrients, minerals, and amino acids.—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
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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
Time Traveler
The first known use of aloe was
before the 12th century
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