Aloe: meaning, definitions and examples

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aloe

 

[ หˆรฆloสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant

A tropical plant with fleshy leaves and spikes of yellow tubular flowers. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Synonyms

agave, aloe vera, succulent

Examples of usage

  • Aloe vera is known for its soothing properties and is commonly used in skincare products.
  • The aloe plant is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance.
  • Aloe is often used to treat sunburns due to its cooling effect on the skin.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

A substance obtained from the leaves of the aloe plant, used in cosmetics and for its therapeutic properties.

Synonyms

aloe extract, aloe vera gel

Examples of usage

  • Aloe is a common ingredient in moisturizers and lotions.
  • The gel extracted from aloe leaves can help promote healing of minor cuts and burns.

Translations

Translations of the word "aloe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น babosa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฒเฅ‹เคตเฅ‡เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aloe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lidah buaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปะพะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aloes

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒญใ‚จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aloรจs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aloe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aloe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ๋กœ์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุจุงุฑ ุงู„ุฃู„ูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aloe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aloe

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฆ่Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aloe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aloe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aloe

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aloe

Etymology

The word 'aloe' originated from the Arabic word 'alloeh', which in turn came from the Greek word 'alรณฤ“'. The use of aloe dates back to ancient times, with evidence of its medicinal properties found in Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. Aloe vera, in particular, has been used for its health benefits for centuries, and is still popular today for its skincare and healing properties.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,978, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.