Aloe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæ.loʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aloe is a noun meaning Any plant of the large and variable genus Aloe.
Meaning
Any plant of the large and variable genus Aloe.
More Meanings
- Misnomer for any large, vaguely aloe-like plant, such as Agave
- A strong, bitter drink made from the juice of such plants, used as a purgative.
- (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.
Example Sentences
In mercy I put a bullet through his skull, and he fell sprawling among the aloes.
'…you know how difficult it is to break yourself of a habit.' 'Yes,' said Cyril; 'Jane used to bite her nails.' 'But I broke myself of it,' urged Jane, rather hurt, 'You know I did.' 'Not till they put bitter aloes on them,' said Cyril.
Word Forms
- aloes
Related Words
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