aloe
any chiefly African shrub belonging to the genus Aloe, of the lily family, certain species of which yield a fiber.
aloes, (used with a singular verb) agalloch.
Origin of aloe
1Other words from aloe
- al·o·et·ic [al-oh-et-ik], /ˌæl oʊˈɛt ɪk/, adjective
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How to use aloe in a sentence
They’re antibacterial and have aloe for a refreshing, hydrating feel.
A healthy mixture of aloe, panthenol, and jojoba oil keep beards soft and hydrated.
Best beard product for the best beard of your life | Florie Korani | August 18, 2021 | Popular-ScienceDermatologist Scott Paviol suggests taking an oatmeal bath or applying ice or gel from an aloe plant to decrease itchiness and inflammation.
He tells me when he’s hurting, and I try some soothing aloe on his skin.
I have the pandemic to thank for this precious time with my old hound, Teddy | Diana Nyad | December 21, 2020 | Washington PostThe 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.
Amenities are plentiful—from sun block to aloe for the sun, or the complimentary mini bar for your enjoyment.
Before you go, Helena, favour us with the names of the fine ladies who cheated this old gardener out of his aloe.
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) | Maria EdgeworthThere are no walls, but great hedges of aloe and prickly pear serve as a sterner landmark.
The Isle of Unrest | Henry Seton MerrimanThe northern kingdom was symbolised by the snake and papyrus, the southern kingdom by the vulture and aloe.
Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations | Archibald SayceA fringe lace is made on the Riviera, of the fibres of the aloe, and is called “macramè,” which is an Arabic word.
Needlework As Art | Marian AlfordThese poles were the flower stalks of the great American aloe, or maguey-plant—the only thing resembling wood that grew near.
The Hunters' Feast | Mayne Reid
British Dictionary definitions for aloe
/ (ˈæləʊ) /
any plant of the liliaceous genus Aloe, chiefly native to southern Africa, with fleshy spiny-toothed leaves and red or yellow flowers
American aloe another name for century plant
Origin of aloe
1Derived forms of aloe
- aloetic (ˌæləʊˈɛtɪk), adjective
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