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

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