Aloe

Word ALOE
Character 4
Hyphenation al oe
Pronunciations /əˈləʊ.i/

Definitions and meanings of "Aloe"

What do we mean by aloe?

Any of various chiefly African plants of the genus Aloe, having rosettes of succulent, often spiny-margined leaves and long stalks bearing yellow, orange, or red tubular flowers. noun

A laxative drug obtained from the processed juice of certain species of aloe. noun

A genus of liliaceous plants, including trees, shrubs, and a few perennial herbs, with thick fleshy leaves, usually spinosely toothed and rosulate at the summit of the caudex. See aloe. noun

The common name of the plants of the genus Aloë. noun

The wood of the agalloch. noun

A genus of succulent plants, some classed as trees, others as shrubs, but the greater number having the habit and appearance of evergreen herbaceous plants; from some of which are prepared articles for medicine and the arts. They are natives of warm countries. noun

The inspissated juice of several species of aloe, used as a purgative. noun

The agave. See Agave. noun

The resins of the trees Aquilaria agallocha and Aquilaria malaccensis, known for their fragrant odour noun

A plant of the genus Aloe. noun

A strong, bitter drink made from the juice of such plants, used as a purgative. noun

Succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in Africa noun

(in the plural) The resins of the tree Aquilaria malaccensis (syn. Aquilaria agallocha), known for their fragrant aroma, produced after infection by the fungus Phialophora parasitica.

A plant of the genus Aloe.

A strong, bitter drink made from the juice of such plants, used as a purgative.

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The word "aloe" in example sentences

There are many so-called aloe vera preparations on the market that contain very little of this precious herb. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

Five compounds were identified and assayed, namely aloe-emodin, chrysophanol, emodin, physcion and rhein. ❋ Unknown (1991)

My second joyful memory centres round another thing of beauty -- a spiky agave (miscalled aloe) of monstrous dimensions which may be seen in the garden of a certain hill-side hotel. ❋ Norman Douglas (1910)

We cannot forget that, persecuted by conquer-ing Brahmans, and expelled from India, it found, at last, a shelter in Ceylon where it still flourishes like the legendary aloe, which is said to blossom once in its lifetime and then to die, as the root is killed by the exuberance of blossom, and the seeds cannot produce anything but weeds. ❋ Unknown (1861)

The alley up which we were moving was planted on each side with that remarkable tree or plant, for I know not which to call it, the giant aloe, which is called in Spanish, pita, and in Moorish, gursean. ❋ George Henry Borrow (1842)

After all, the aloe was an ugly thing; but it answered my purpose – it made Mrs Luttridge, as I am credibly informed, absolutely weep with vexation. ❋ Unknown (1801)

She suggests Vaseline's new line of products called aloe fresh; some have an SPF 15, while others contain a cool body gel made from 100 percent aloe vera.

The flavor is not yet known, but the RSS said the liquid produced by Hinduism's revered holy cows is being mixed with products such as aloe vera and gooseberry to fight diseases such as diabetes and cancer. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Using cortisone creams or botanicals such as aloe vera can help have a soothing effect on the ravaging itch of psoriasis-inspired pruritus. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Again, for more mild cases, it may be better to avoid the risk of the sometimes serious side effects and use a simple steroid cream instead, or soothing botanicals such as aloe vera. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Each product contains deeply hydrating ingredients, such as aloe vera and jojoba, for delectably soft skin. ❋ Wendy (2009)

All its products feature active and organic botanical ingredients such as aloe vera and chamomile, for the skin-care-savvy man. ❋ Unknown (2006)

And I'm sorry, but I'm convinced the whole "aloe" thing is bullshit. ❋ Unknown (2003)

They also retail various sweet-smelling woods which are used in religious ceremonies, such as aloe-wood and sandalwood, besides a number of medicines and simples. ❋ R. V. Russell (N/A)

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