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

The rich creamy conditioner was formulated with lavender, shea butter, peppermint oil, coconut oil, rosemary, aloe vera and avocado oil.

From Essence.com

The main ingredients are certified-organic tea tree and calendula oil, with lavender, oregano, lemon, eucalyptus aloe vera, and grapefruit seed extract.

From Outside Online

The aloe vera plant requires low light and watering only every other week.

From Washington Post

To include, the herbal menstrual pads and liners will be infused with essential oils for soothing comfort and it beloved cooling sensation as well as lavender, rose, aloe vera, and mint, to soothe and refresh.

From Essence.com