vera
adjective
very.
vera
1 American
[ver-uh, var-uh]
/ ˈvɛr ə, ˈvær ə /
adjective
Scot.
Vera
2
American
[veer-uh]
/ ˈvɪər ə /
noun
Example Sentences
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Aloe vera is best known as a soothing plant used for skin care, but it also contains natural chemicals that may influence biological processes inside the body.
From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026
Rusfertide has shown promise in late-stage testing in treating a rare blood cancer called polycythemia vera.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
Fresh mint leaves and aloe vera for his upcoming facial!
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2025
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 • Apr. 1, 2025
When we got home last Saturday, she made a big fuss and made me clip a leaf off the aloe vera plant in her front window so she could smear the gel on his blisters.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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