aloe

[ al-oh ]

/ ˈæl oʊ /

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noun, plural al·oes.

any chiefly African shrub belonging to the genus Aloe, of the lily family, certain species of which yield a fiber.

aloe vera.

century plant.

aloes, (used with a singular verb) agalloch.

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Origin of aloe

First recorded before 950; Middle English alōe, alow, alewen; Old English al(u)we, alewe (compare Old Saxon, Old High German āloê ), from Latin aloē, from Greek alóē, perhaps from South Asia via Hebrew

OTHER WORDS FROM aloe

al·o·et·ic

[al-oh-et-ik], /ˌæl oʊˈɛt ɪk/, adjective

Words nearby aloe

alnico, Aloadae, load off one's mind, a, alocasia, alodium, aloe, aloes, Aloeus, aloe vera, Alofi, aloft

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How to use aloe in a sentence

They’re antibacterial and have aloe for a refreshing, hydrating feel.
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A healthy mixture of aloe, panthenol, and jojoba oil keep beards soft and hydrated.
Best beard product for the best beard of your life|Florie Korani|August 18, 2021|Popular-Science
Dermatologist Scott Paviol suggests taking an oatmeal bath or applying ice or gel from an aloe plant to decrease itchiness and inflammation.
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He tells me when he’s hurting, and I try some soothing aloe on his skin.
I have the pandemic to thank for this precious time with my old hound, Teddy|Diana Nyad|December 21, 2020|Washington Post

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.
Novelties and necessities for pet owners|Rachel King|November 7, 2020|Fortune
Amenities are plentiful—from sun block to aloe for the sun, or the complimentary mini bar for your enjoyment.
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|February 20, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Before you go, Helena, favour us with the names of the fine ladies who cheated this old gardener out of his aloe.
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10)|Maria Edgeworth
There are no walls, but great hedges of aloe and prickly pear serve as a sterner landmark.
The Isle of Unrest|Henry Seton Merriman
The northern kingdom was symbolised by the snake and papyrus, the southern kingdom by the vulture and aloe.
Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations|Archibald Sayce
A fringe lace is made on the Riviera, of the fibres of the aloe, and is called “macramè,” which is an Arabic word.
Needlework As Art|Marian Alford
These poles were the flower stalks of the great American aloe, or maguey-plant—the only thing resembling wood that grew near.
The Hunters' Feast|Mayne Reid

British Dictionary definitions for aloe

aloe

/ (ˈæləʊ) /

noun plural -oes

any plant of the liliaceous genus Aloe, chiefly native to southern Africa, with fleshy spiny-toothed leaves and red or yellow flowers

American aloe another name for century plant

Derived forms of aloe

aloetic (ˌæləʊˈɛtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for aloe

C14: from Latin aloē, from Greek

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Medical definitions for aloe

aloe

[ ăl′ō ]

Any of various chiefly African plants of the genus Aloe, having rosettes of succulent, often spiny-margined leaves and long stalks bearing yellow, orange, or red tubular flowers.

Aloe vera.

Any of various laxative drugs obtained from the processed juice of a certain species of aloe.