Word Frequency
aloe (ˈæləʊ
)
Definitions
noun
(plural) -oes- any plant of the liliaceous genus Aloe, chiefly native to southern Africa, with fleshy spiny-toothed leaves and red or yellow flowers
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See American aloe
Derived Forms
aloetic (ˌæləʊˈɛtɪk
) adjectiveWord Origin
C14: from Latin aloē, from GreekExample Sentences Including 'aloe'
Because of its soothing and healing properties it may also help to apply aloe vera gel or juice to the affected area as often as needed.The Medicine Chest - your family's guide to prescription drugs
Botanicals such as green tea and aloe are still big sellers.Globe and Mail (2003)
I like something with a bit more substance: amaryllis bulbs or aloe vera plants," she says.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
It is alcohol-free and contains pure rose extract and aloe leaf, which are guaranteed not to irritate stressed eyesTimes, Sunday Times (2002)
Volcanic rock formations, lagoons and gold-mine ruins wait to be explored, and towering cacti and aloe dot the countryside.Globe and Mail (2003)
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