aloe vera

[ ver-uh, veer-uh ]

noun

1. any aloe of the species Aloe vera, the fleshy leaves of which yield a juice used as an emollient ingredient of skin lotions and for treating burns.

aloe vera

/ ˈæləʊ ˈvɪərə /

noun

1. a juice obtained from the leaves of a liliaceous plant, Aloe vera, used as an emollient in skin and hair preparations
2. the juice of this plant, used in skin and hair preparations

Word History and Origins

Origin of aloe vera¹

< New Latin: literally, true aloe

Example Sentences

Aloe vera cream and ice wrapped in a towel helped to sooth Hector at the airport and during the flight.

From BBC

Aloe vera also keeps skin soft and supple, and may be used in treating rashes, irritation and sunburn.

From Washington Post

Aloe vera can also soothe and act as an anti-inflammatory.

From The Guardian

Aloe vera is known as the burn plant for good reason.

From Seattle Times

The poster plant of aloes is the Aloe vera, favored for its herbal uses, but other species work well in pots and containers.

From Washington Post