Aloe

Definition of Aloe

Al´oe   Pronunciation: ăl´nô
n.1.The wood of the agalloch.
2.(Bot.) A genus of succulent plants, some classed as trees, others as shrubs, but the greater number having the habit and appearance of evergreen herbaceous plants; from some of which are prepared articles for medicine and the arts. They are natives of warm countries.
3.(Med.) The inspissated juice of several species of aloe, used as a purgative.
American aloe
the agave. See Agave.

Related Words

Aloe ferox, Aloe vera, burn plant, cape aloe, genus Aloe, succulent
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