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

Henry Chen, the founder and CEO of South San Francisco, California-based ALO Drink, a line of beverages made with aloe vera plants, said the increasing number of brands and promised health benefits is overwhelming for consumers.

From Seattle Times

Plant aloe vera in a container with drainage holes.

From Seattle Times

Grow your own burn ointment by adding aloe vera to your indoor plant collection.

From Seattle Times

You may have read about aloe vera being used in beverages and desserts.

From Seattle Times