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aloe

noun
al·​oe | \ ˈa-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce aloe (audio) \

Definition of aloe

1 aloes plural : agarwood
2a : any of a large genus (Aloe) of succulent chiefly southern African plants of the lily family with basal leaves and spicate flowers
b : the dried juice of the leaves of various aloes used especially formerly as a purgative usually used in plural but singular in construction
c : aloe vera

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To quench your thirst or satisfy your sweet tooth, consider Fearless Nutrition, featuring a three-course nutrition flight of aloe shots, teas and shakes for $8. Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, "Day trip to Chisago City, Lindstrom and Center City for shopping, dining with Scandinavian flair," 7 July 2019 If that’s not enough incentive enough to purchase it, the Hawaiian Tropic lotion is super hydrating, made with nourishing ingredients like aloe, shea butter, and papaya extracts, and will cool down your skin after a day in the sun. Christina Butan, PEOPLE.com, "The Best Beauty Buys on Amazon This Month, Including Drew Barrymore’s Favorite Sunscreen," 1 Aug. 2019 Lactic and citric acids remove dead skin cells, while aloe soothes. Christina Heiser, NBC News, "What are the best skin care products for acne-prone skin? Look for these key ingredients," 25 July 2019 Products like Ouai After Sun Body Soother and Innisfree Vital Overnight Sleeping Mask with Aloe incorporate aloe into their formulas for an extra boost of natural hydration. Allure, "The 13 Best Aloe Skin-Care Products for Soothing Skin This Summer," 26 June 2019 Use a soothing moisturizer with aloe to calm the skin (nothing thick with petrolatum, or greasy, which can trap the heat, worsening the burn). Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Does Sunscreen Expire? And Every Other Question You’ve Had About SPF, Answered," 14 May 2019 There's also skin-calming aloe and oat bran extract, which is probably why my skin that's prone to redness felt so soothed over the course of the week. Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "I Used Only Kylie Skin Products For a Whole Week. Here's My Honest Review.," 29 May 2019 There's rosehip oil to help hydrate, as well as moisturizing aloe leaf juice and soothing cucumber exact. Elizabeth Denton, Allure, "Ouai's After Sun Foam Is Here to Soothe Your Skin This Summer," 24 Apr. 2019 The collection includes four $12 Body Washes: Dignity (a creamy blend of charcoal and cotton blossom), Hope (a soothing aloe and avocado gel cleanser), Joy (with a citrus and honeysuckle scent), and Strength (a ginger and currant blend). Marci Robin, Allure, "Right to Shower Is the New Brand Ensuring Homeless People Have Access to Hygiene Services," 20 Apr. 2019

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First Known Use of aloe

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for aloe

Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin, dried juice of aloe leaves, from Greek aloē

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aloe

noun

English Language Learners Definition of aloe

: a tropical plant that has heavy leaves which produce a thick liquid used in medicines, cosmetics, etc.

aloe

noun
al·​oe | \ ˈal-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce aloe (audio) \

Medical Definition of aloe

1 capitalized : a large genus of succulent chiefly southern African plants of the lily family with basal leaves and spicate flowers
2 : a plant of the genus Aloe
3 : the dried juice of the leaves of various aloes used especially formerly as a purgative and tonic usually used in plural but singular in construction

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