aloe vera

American  

[ver-uh, veer-uh] / ˈvɛr ə, ˈvɪər ə /

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.

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aloe vera British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of aloe vera

< New Latin: literally, true aloe

Example Sentences

Aspartame joins a category with more than 300 other possible cancer-causing agents, including things like aloe vera extract, Asian-style pickled vegetables and carpentry work.

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2023

It shares this category with aloe vera leaves, electromagnetic radiation, the heart drug digoxin and engine exhaust fumes, among many other things.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2023

A 73-year-old woman hung a plastic bag full of aloe vera plants after reading that they might help heal burn victims.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2023

I also tested aloe vera, St. John’s wort, rose hips, comfrey, all of these things are very acid.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2022

A cutting of aloe vera that Lena gave me did not belong anywhere because we had no other succulents.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan