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aloe
[ al-oh ]
noun
- any chiefly African shrub belonging to the genus Aloe, of the lily family, certain species of which yield a fiber.
- aloes, (used with a singular verb) agalloch.
aloe
/ ˌæləʊˈɛtɪk; ˈæləʊ /
noun
- any plant of the liliaceous genus Aloe, chiefly native to southern Africa, with fleshy spiny-toothed leaves and red or yellow flowers
- American aloeanother name for century plant
Derived Forms
- aloetic, adjective
Other Words From
- al·o·et·ic [al-oh-, et, -ik], adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of aloe1
Word History and Origins
Origin of aloe1
Example Sentences
They’re antibacterial and have aloe for a refreshing, hydrating feel.
A healthy mixture of aloe, panthenol, and jojoba oil keep beards soft and hydrated.
Dermatologist Scott Paviol suggests taking an oatmeal bath or applying ice or gel from an aloe plant to decrease itchiness and inflammation.
He tells me when he’s hurting, and I try some soothing aloe on his skin.
The collection debuted this fall with an assortment of food and care items for cats and dogs, all made with healthy and sustainable ingredients, from catnip to oatmeal and aloe shampoo for dogs.
Amenities are plentiful—from sun block to aloe for the sun, or the complimentary mini bar for your enjoyment.
Before you go, Helena, favour us with the names of the fine ladies who cheated this old gardener out of his aloe.
There are no walls, but great hedges of aloe and prickly pear serve as a sterner landmark.
The northern kingdom was symbolised by the snake and papyrus, the southern kingdom by the vulture and aloe.
A fringe lace is made on the Riviera, of the fibres of the aloe, and is called “macramè,” which is an Arabic word.
These poles were the flower stalks of the great American aloe, or maguey-plant—the only thing resembling wood that grew near.
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