aloe Meaning & Definition
/ˈæləʊ/
What Does Aloe Mean?
Aloe is a noun that means (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. It can also mean A plant of the genus Aloe.
Quick Facts About Aloe
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈæləʊ/ |
| Plural | aloes |
Aloe Definition (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.
Synonyms of Aloe
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Aloe synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
aloe (plural aloes)
Words That Rhyme With Aloe
Origin of Aloe
From Old English alwe (“fragrant resin of an East Indian tree”), from Latin aloē, from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓λόη (ălóē), from Hebrew אָהָל (ʾāhāl) or related Aramaic forms, ultimately from Old Tamil 𑀅𑀓𑀺𑀮𑁰 (akil);[1] reinforced in Middle English by Old French aloes. The spelling is influenced by transcriptions of the Latin, Greek and Old French words.