aloe vera

[ ver-uh, veer-uh ]

noun

any aloe of the species Aloe vera, the fleshy leaves of which yield a juice used as an emollient ingredient of skin lotions and for treating burns.

Origin of aloe vera

<New Latin: literally, true aloe

Words Nearby aloe vera

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How to use aloe vera in a sentence

The rich creamy conditioner was formulated with lavender, shea butter, peppermint oil, coconut oil, rosemary, aloe vera and avocado oil.
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The main ingredients are certified-organic tea tree and calendula oil, with lavender, oregano, lemon, eucalyptus aloe vera, and grapefruit seed extract.
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The aloe vera plant requires low light and watering only every other week.
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To include, the herbal menstrual pads and liners will be infused with essential oils for soothing comfort and it beloved cooling sensation as well as lavender, rose, aloe vera, and mint, to soothe and refresh.
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British Dictionary definitions for aloe vera

aloe vera

/ (ˈæləʊ ˈvɪərə) /

noun

a juice obtained from the leaves of a liliaceous plant, Aloe vera, used as an emollient in skin and hair preparations
the juice of this plant, used in skin and hair preparations

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