aloe

[ al-oh ]

noun

, plural al·oes.

1. any chiefly African shrub belonging to the genus Aloe, of the lily family, certain species of which yield a fiber.
2. aloe vera.
3. century plant.
4. aloes, (used with a singular verb) agalloch.

aloe

/ ˌæləʊˈɛtɪk; ˈæləʊ /

noun

1. any plant of the liliaceous genus Aloe, chiefly native to southern Africa, with fleshy spiny-toothed leaves and red or yellow flowers
2. See century plant
   American aloe
   American aloe another name for century plant

Derived Forms

• aloetic, adjective

Other Words From

• al·o·et·ic [al-oh-, et, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aloe¹

First recorded before 950; Middle English alōe, alow, alewen; Old English al(u)we, alewe (compare Old Saxon, Old High German āloê ), from Latin aloē, from Greek alóē, perhaps from South Asia via Hebrew

Word History and Origins

Origin of aloe¹

C14: from Latin aloē, from Greek

Example Sentences

They’re antibacterial and have aloe for a refreshing, hydrating feel.

From Outside Online

A healthy mixture of aloe, panthenol, and jojoba oil keep beards soft and hydrated.

From Popular-Science

Dermatologist Scott Paviol suggests taking an oatmeal bath or applying ice or gel from an aloe plant to decrease itchiness and inflammation.

From Outside Online

He tells me when he’s hurting, and I try some soothing aloe on his skin.

From Washington Post

The collection debuted this fall with an assortment of food and care items for cats and dogs, all made with healthy and sustainable ingredients, from catnip to oatmeal and aloe shampoo for dogs.

From Fortune

Amenities are plentiful—from sun block to aloe for the sun, or the complimentary mini bar for your enjoyment.

From The Daily Beast

Before you go, Helena, favour us with the names of the fine ladies who cheated this old gardener out of his aloe.

From Project Gutenberg

There are no walls, but great hedges of aloe and prickly pear serve as a sterner landmark.

From Project Gutenberg

The northern kingdom was symbolised by the snake and papyrus, the southern kingdom by the vulture and aloe.

From Project Gutenberg

A fringe lace is made on the Riviera, of the fibres of the aloe, and is called “macramè,” which is an Arabic word.

From Project Gutenberg

These poles were the flower stalks of the great American aloe, or maguey-plant—the only thing resembling wood that grew near.

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