aloe vera

[ver-uh, veer-uh]

noun

1. 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.

aloe vera

/ ˈæləʊ ˈvɪərə /

noun

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

2. the juice of this plant, used in skin and hair preparations

Word History and Origins

Origin of aloe vera¹

< New Latin: literally, true aloe

Example Sentences

Fresh mint leaves and aloe vera for his upcoming facial!

From Los Angeles Times

But there is one little thing: Okra, like marshmallow root and aloe vera, is mucilaginous, meaning it can get slimy when sliced and cooked.

From Salon

I get boba grass jelly and aloe vera in it, 50% sweet, regular ice.

From Los Angeles Times

Aloe vera cream and ice wrapped in a towel helped to sooth Hector at the airport and during the flight.

From BBC

Henry Chen, the founder and CEO of South San Francisco, California-based ALO Drink, a line of beverages made with aloe vera plants, said the increasing number of brands and promised health benefits is overwhelming for consumers.

From Seattle Times