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aloe vera [ ver -uh , veer -uh ] SHOW IPA
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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.
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Origin of aloe vera <New Latin: literally, true aloe
Words nearby aloe vera alocasia ,
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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.
The main ingredients are certified-organic tea tree and calendula oil, with lavender, oregano, lemon, eucalyptus aloe vera , and grapefruit seed extract.
The aloe vera plant requires low light and watering only every other week.
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.
The VERA Institute estimates U.S. taxpayers paid $39 billion for incarceration in 2012.
And Robert Cáceres, 32, says he lost $60 on a Vera Wang tuxedo he tried to buy on Craigslist.
Between the ceremony and reception, Kardashian wore three different Vera Wang gowns, worth a total of $600,000.
“Out of poverty and despair our sons work in illegal coal mines,” one of the Orthodox faithful, Vera Zviagintseva, told me.
Harington is currently abroad shooting Testament of Youth, a biopic of poet Vera Brittain, who will be played by Alicia Vikander.
Gunpowder explosion at Vera Cruz, by which several buildings were injured and 20 persons killed, mostly women.
"It was given to me by a Vera Cruz girl; they are very generous," he replied, striking a match and lighting his cigarette.
On the other hand, Vera Galloway was transformed into a demure-looking shop assistant waiting a customers' orders.
"I am not in the least satisfied with your explanation," she said, in a very fair imitation of Vera Galloway's voice.
Surely there must be more than one keen eye watching the movements of Vera Galloway.
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British Dictionary definitions for aloe vera
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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Medical definitions for aloe vera
n.
A species of aloe (Aloe vera) native to the Mediterranean region.
The mucilaginous juice or gel obtained from the leaves of this plant, used in pharmaceutical preparations for its soothing and healing properties.
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